Program in Public Health
- Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health
complete Admissions and curriculum information can be found on our website and in our bulletin: https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/academics/bulletin
Program Director: Dylan Smith, PhD
Although admission requirements are rigorous, the Program in Public Health aims to develop camaraderie, cooperation, and cohesiveness among students in each cohort. For this reason, admission to the Program is during the fall semester only.
The curriculum for the MPH degree is competency-based in order to comply with current national efforts to improve the quality and accountability of public health training programs. To ensure that all students have a broad understanding of the basic areas of public health, every student is required to complete all MPH Core courses satisfactorily. Students receive training in the five basic, discipline-specific, competency areas of public health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral sciences. Students also receive core competency education in informatics and communication, professionalism, systems thinking, research methods, and problem solving. The Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Health Policy & Management, Community Health, and Generalist concentrations have concentration-specific competencies.
- Combined/Concurrent Degrees
Combined and Concurrent Degree Programs
Accelerated Undergraduate Programs
The Program in Public Health offers several combined undergraduate degree programs including a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Mathematics and Statistics/MPH; a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacology/MPH; a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Women's Studies/MPH; and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Earth and Space Sciences/ MPH.
For the first two or three years, students complete undergraduate coursework including General Education and undergraduate major requirements. During either their third or fourth year (once a majority of their undergraduate degree requirements are completed), students begin taking graduate courses as outlined by the plan of study. In their fifth and sixth years, students complete the remaining graduate requirements for the MPH degree.
Admission Requirements
Under Stony Brook policy, students must complete 60 credits of undergraduate course work (Junior Status) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all college work before being admitted into any combined Bachelor/Masters degree program. Additional entry requirements for the MPH combined degree consist of:- GPA of at least 3.3 for courses required in undergraduate major
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members in the undergraduate major
- Completion of the MPH online application, using SOPHAS Express, the centralized application for schools and programs in public health, for review by the MPH Admissions Committee
Combined and Concurrent Graduate Programs
The Program in Public Health collaborates with the following programs to offer combined programs with the Master of Public Health degree:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Arts in Public Policy (MAPP)
- Master of Science in Nutrition (MS) (on-line)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDS) (concurrent)
MBA/MPH
In collaboration with the College of Business, we offer a combined MBA/MPH degree which prepares students for a management career in the health field. The MBA/MPH program includes about 20 credits of overlap, which reduces the total number of credits in the combined program to 81. Students select a MPH concentration in any of the three concentrations: Community Health, Health Analytics, or Health Policy and Management. Students receive both degrees upon completion of the entire program.
Special Note: Students in the combined MBA/MPH program pay the graduate MBA tuition rate. For more information visit: https://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/tuition/.
MPH/MAPP
In collaboration with the Political Science Department, we offer a combined MPH/MAPP degree that prepares students for a career in public health administration and policy-making. The MPH/MAPP program includes about 24 credits of overlap, which reduces the total number of credits in the combined program to 63-66. Students select a MPH concentration in any of the three concentrations: Community Health, Health Analytics, or Health Policy and Management. Students receive both degrees upon completion of the entire program.
MPH/MS in Nutrition
In collaboration with the Department of Family Medicine, Program in Nutrition, we offer a combined MPH/MS in Nutrition degree for individuals who are interested in leadership roles in which knowledge of nutrition is both marketable and practical. The MPH/MS Nutrition program includes 12-15 credits of overlap, which reduces the total number of credits in the combined program to 75-78 (depending on the MPH concentration). Students select an MPH concentration in Health Analytics, Health Policy and Management, or Community Health. Students receive both degrees upon completion of the entire program. All MPH courses are offered on-site. All Nutrition courses are offered on-line.
MSW/MPH
In collaboration with the School of Social Welfare, we offer a combined MSW/MPH degree which prepares students to understand and address social issues affecting the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations. The MSW/MPH program includes about 27 credits of overlap, which reduces the total number of credits in the combined program to 91. Students receive both degrees upon completion of the entire program.
Special Note: Students in the combined MSW/MPH program pay the graduate MSW tuition rate. For more information visit: https://www.stonybrook.edu/bursar/tuition/.
Admission Requirements Combined Degree Programs
Applicants who wish to be considered for admission into the combined MBA/MPH, MPH/MAPP, or MPH/MS in Nutrition degree program must comply with all admission requirements for the MPH degree alone. The MPH Admissions Committee reviews completed applications initially and recommends eligible applicants to the College of Business Admissions Committee, Political Science Department, or Nutrition Program, respectively, for final approval.
Applicants who wish to be considered for admission into the combined MSW/MPH program must comply with all admission requirements for both programs.
- MPH/MS in Nutrition additional requirements:
- Physiology (laboratory not required)
- A nutrition course if the undergraduate degree is not in nutrition/dietetics. Prospective students can take the Survey of Nutrition course offered by the Program as a non-matriculated student or use a previously taken nutrition course with approval of the course syllabus by Program coordinator. Alternatively, prospective students can be admitted to the Program with the condition that they successfully complete the Survey of Nutrition course. If the student successfully completes the Survey of Nutrition course they can proceed with registration for the subsequent semester.
For more information about these programs, contact the Assistant Director for Student Affairs at (631) 444-2074
MD/MPH (Combined) and DDS/MPH (Concurrent) Degree Programs
The combined MD/MPH and concurrent DDS/MPH are two programs in which Stony Brook University medical and dental students complete their MPH degree during medical or dental school (4 year program – not recommended) or during medical or dental school and an additional year (5 year program - recommended). All requirements of the MPH and MD or DDS degrees are met. Interested students should speak with the Assistant Director for Student Affairs to discuss tuition policies related to enrollment in these programs.
Admission Requirements
Applicants applying for admission to both the Program in Public Health (PPH) and the School of Medicine (SOM) or School of Dental Medicine (SDM) need the following:
- The application process for the PPH is separate from the application to the Stony Brook SOM of SDM. Admission to one program is determined independently from admission to the other; and admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.
- To avoid the need to send support documents to both programs, SOM or SDM applicants who also apply to the PPH can request in writing that the SOM or SDM provide to the MPH Admissions Committee a copy of their support documents including official transcripts from all post-secondary schools and letters of recommendation for their application for admission to the PPH.
- SOM and SDM applicants who apply to the PPH must provide one additional reference that addresses the applicant’s public health leadership potential.
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Health Communications
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Health Communications
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Health Communication is offered as collaboration between the Program in Public Health and the Alda Center for Communicating Science. This 18-credit program is designed for members of the public health workforce, healthcare professionals, master’s and doctoral candidates, and media professionals in journalism, marketing, public relations, and communications. The certificate prepares students to be effective communicators, bridging the gap between medicine and public health and the world-at-large and providing the skills necessary to communicate health-related issues to the public, directly or through the press. Graduates will likely find employment in academic settings, research facilities, public health organizations, and healthcare institutions. Graduates may also serve as health communications experts in media, consulting, and public relations settings. Working professionals will gain communication skills that help them advance within their respective public health, healthcare, or media professions.
Notes for MPH applicants and students also pursuing a certificate program:
- Students pursuing an Advanced Graduate Certificate concurrently with the MPH at Stony Brook may use approved courses to count towards both the certificate and degree.
- Students who have earned the Advanced Graduate Certificate prior to matriculation in the MPH will be held to the 12 credit rule outlined in the Non-Matriculated Students section of the Program in Public Health bulletin.
Students who have completed the MPH prior to acceptance into the Advanced Graduate Certificate will not be able to count MPH credits towards the certificate. In this circumstance, students may take different courses than those counted towards the MPH degree.
*This program is currently not accepting applications at this time.
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Health Education and Promotion
Advanced Certificate in Health Education and Promotion
The Advanced Graduate Certificate in Health Education and Promotion is a 25-credit program that will enhance students' knowledge, experiences, and skills in health education and promotion and positively impact their chosen career pathway in public health. It is anticipated that graduates will find or enhance employment in academic settings, research facilities, public health organizations, or health care institutions. In addition, courses in this certificate address the health education competencies that are the basis for the nationally recognized Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Students completing this certificate will obtain some of the credits necessary for eligibility to take the exam.
Notes for MPH Applicants and Students:
- Students pursuing an Advanced Graduate Certificate concurrently with the MPH at Stony Brook may use approved courses to count towards both the certificate and degree.
- Students who have earned the Advanced Graduate Certificate prior to matriculation in the MPH will be held to the 12 credit rule outlined in the Non-Matriculated Students section of the Program in Public Health Bulletin.
Students who have completed the MPH prior to acceptance into the Advanced Graduate Certificate will not be able to count MPH credits towards the certificate. In this circumstance, students may take different courses than those counted towards the MPH degree.
For more information, visit our website: http://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/
- Master of Health Administration
Master of Health administration
COMPLETE ADMISSIONS AND CURRICULUM INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AND IN OUR BULLETIN: HTTPS://PUBLICHEALTH.STONYBROOKMEDICINE.EDU/ACADEMICS/BULLETIN
Program Director: Lisa Benz Scott, PhD
The MHA Program is a 2-year, fully online degree that develops highly qualified health management professionals with an understanding of population health competencies. Students have the opportunity to achieve their degree through a high quality, interactive, distance learning courses. The curriculum couples a strong foundation in general management principles with specialized instruction in healthcare administration and population health. Courses are led by full-time faculty members with terminal degrees and subject matter experts who are active practitioners in their fields.
- Master of Science in Epidemiology and Clinical Research
MS Epidemiology and clinical research
For all information regarding admissions and curriculum, please see the Graduate Bulletin or visit the program website, https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/msecr.
- PhD in Population Health and Clinical Outcomes Research
Phd in population health and clinical outcomes research
This program is designed to meet the training needs of PhD-prepared scientists in the fields of population health and clinical outcomes research. The program draws upon the expertise of our faculty to successfully deliver the curriculum, and the resources available at Stony Brook University to implement and sustain the program.
For all information regarding admissions and curriculum, please see the Graduate Bulletin or visit the program website, https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/phcor.