Public Health

Welcome to the School of Public Health

The School of Public Health at Pars Medicine prepares future leaders in population health, health policy, and disease prevention. Our evidence-based curriculum equips students with the analytical tools and practical skills needed to address today's most pressing public health challenges.

Programs Offered

Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology

Our MPH program provides comprehensive training in epidemiologic methods, biostatistics, health policy, and disease prevention strategies. Students learn to design research studies, analyze population health data, and develop evidence-based interventions to improve community health outcomes.

Program Highlights:
  • 45 Credit Hours: Core competencies plus concentration-specific courses
  • 19 Specialized Courses: From fundamentals to advanced epidemiologic methods
  • Concentration Areas: Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Policy, Biostatistics
  • Applied Practice: 200+ hours of supervised field experience
  • Capstone Project: Independent research integrating program competencies
Core Areas of Study:
  • Epidemiologic Methods and Study Design
  • Biostatistics and Data Analysis
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Social and Behavioral Health Sciences

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Why Choose Our School of Public Health?

  • CEPH-accredited program with rigorous academic standards
  • Faculty actively engaged in public health research and practice
  • Strong partnerships with health departments and community organizations
  • Focus on translating research into policy and practice
  • Opportunities for international field experiences

Career Paths

Our graduates pursue careers in government health agencies, research institutions, healthcare organizations, non-profits, and international health organizations. Common positions include epidemiologist, public health analyst, health policy advisor, and program manager.

Admissions

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds with bachelor's degrees in health sciences, social sciences, or related fields. Strong candidates demonstrate commitment to public health and possess analytical and communication skills.

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School of Public Health

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Category: Public Health

School of Public Health

Advancing Population Health Through Research, Education, and Community Engagement

CEPH
Accredited
5
Concentrations
200+
Practicum Sites
92%
Employment Rate

Our Programs

Master of Public Health (MPH)

2 Years | 45 Credits

  • 5 concentrations available
  • 200-hour practicum required
  • Integrated learning experience (ILE)
  • CEPH accredited

MS in Epidemiology

2 Years | 42 Credits

  • Advanced quantitative methods
  • Disease surveillance training
  • Research thesis required
  • CDC fellowship pathways

DrPH - Doctoral Program

3-4 Years | Post-Master's

  • Leadership in public health
  • Applied research focus
  • Policy and advocacy
  • Executive positions pathway

MPH Concentrations

Epidemiology

Disease patterns, outbreak investigation, study design, data analysis

Biostatistics

Statistical methods, SAS/R programming, clinical trials, data science

Health Policy & Management

Healthcare policy, health economics, program management

Environmental Health

Toxicology, occupational health, environmental justice

Global Health

International health, maternal-child health, infectious diseases

Core Competencies

All MPH students complete foundational courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health behavior, environmental health, and health services administration before specializing in their chosen concentration.

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