Department Programs Overview

New York University (NYU) Steinhardt offers an MPH and PhD in public health. The MPH includes concentrations in community health, international community health, and public health nutrition. The program combines rigorous academic study with hands-on experience through field placements throughout New York City and abroad. It is designed for recent college graduates and midcareer health professionals interested in population-based approaches to improving the health status of diverse, high-risk, and low-income communities. The PhD is for individuals who want to develop advanced skills in public health research. Graduates pursue careers as leaders in academic institutions, public and private sector organizations and governmental agencies.

Highlights

Receive individualized attention and advisement through small class settings  Hands-on experience to learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs and policies in communities in the US and around the world  Unequalled field placements in community public health programs and agencies throughout New York City, the US, and abroad  A four-week summer abroad course in South Africa and a two-week abroad course in Puebla, Mexico provide exciting and unique opportunities for global community-based applied learning

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

The MPH in Community Public Health is fully accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH)

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) PhD

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)	86			2 years
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)	42
PhD Degree (F/T)	4			4 to 5 years
PhD Degree (P/T)	2

Buildings & Resources

NYU has extensive experience and expertise in health services, research, primary care, hospital and specialty medicine, and international public health. This includes the NYU Medical Center, a nationally renowned center for health care that affords many opportunities for students to gain experience and participate in research with health care professionals. Other resources include the NYU Center for Global Health and the Muriel and Virginia Pless Center for Nursing Research. In addition, students have access to over 100 major hospitals, health organizations, educational institutions, and community health care facilities that provide experiences in specialty care, teaching, administration, and research.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: 1000.0  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 55,338  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 4,142  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 59,480	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: 1000.0  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 100.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 2/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 55,338  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 4,142  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 59,480

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