The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional degree that prepares students to improve health in communities locally and globally. MPH programs combine classroom learning with hands-on experience, giving students the knowledge and skills to address today’s most pressing public health challenges.
Students in an MPH program gain training in:
- Understanding the factors that influence health outcomes
- Designing and evaluating health programs and policies
- Using data to improve health and prevent disease
Graduates go on to careers in government agencies, non-profit organizations, healthcare systems, academia, and the private sector. An MPH is a versatile degree that equips professionals to make a lasting impact on population health.
Graduates with an MPH work in a wide range of settings, including:
- Federal, state, and local public health agencies
- Non-profit organizations and community health groups
- International health agencies
- Hospitals and healthcare systems
- Research institutions and universities
- Private industry, including consulting and pharmaceutical companies
Career titles may include epidemiologist, health policy analyst, community health educator, program manager, or research associate, among many others.
Concentrations offered at LSU School of Public Health
Biostatistics & Data Science (BSDS)
Community Health Science & Policy (CHSP)
Environmental Health, Climate & Sustainability (EHCS)
Epidemiology & Population Health (EPPH)
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Application Requirements and To Apply
SPH Handbook and LSUHSC Catalog