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Master of Public Health

University of Illinois Chicago

  • Chicago, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An MPH covering the social, Environmental and behavioural influences on population health.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Public Health in MPH to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in behavioural and social influences
  • Research techniques and data analysis. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Local authorities
  • Charities
  • Data analysis
  • Health care management
  • Health education

Curriculum

  • Explores public health problems across communities and their environmental
  • Behavioural and social influences
  • Research techniques and data analysis
  • How evidence can influence policy
  • Advanced health promotion
  • Leadership in public and social health
  • And communicable disease.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours (programmes may set higher)
  • Programme materials
  • English proof (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or comparable degree from a recognised institution abroad) by the start of the term, Some programmes require a master or professional degree, Programme-required materials (GRE/GMAT, Statement, Letters)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 54
  • Duolingo 130

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates

How to apply

  1. Pick a programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Fall 2027
  2. Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 applications opened 1 August 2026. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
  3. English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
  4. The applicable IELTS score
  5. PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
  6. Letters and GRE/GMAT. After admission
  7. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$38,436 USD
Application fee$180 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusChicago
Faculty or schoolSchool of Public Health
DepartmentPublic Health (professional programme)
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value45
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteEligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.