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How is the Public Health Workforce defined? The public health workforce is defined as those individuals employed by local, state, and federal government health agencies. (back to top)What type of careers will this degree lead to? According to whatispublichealth.org, public health careers offer something for everyone. Epidemiology and biostatistics involve mathematics and modeling. Environmental health includes a wide range of science skills. Health administration incorporates business and management skills. Health education involves skills required to develop community-based prevention programs. Health policy includes an understanding of law-making processes. For more information about careers in public health visit: http://www.whatispublichealth.org/careers/index.html (back to top)What are the salaries for someone in the public health workforce? MPH graduates can earn salaries ranging from $50,000 to more than $100,000 depending on prior experience, degrees, and the specific organization. The American Public Health Association published an article regarding salaries for careers in public health. To read that article click here. (back to top)I do not have a health or science background. Can I still be admitted into the MPH Program? A Master in Public Health degree and application of the degree is multi-disciplinary. Students from a variety of majors and academic backgrounds apply to the program. However once admitted, the Program requires that each entering student take a mathematics placement examination prior to enrollment. Also, students without a clinical background must provide certificates of completion for the following two online courses: Anatomy and Physiology 101 and Medical Terminology 101, available at http://www.universalclass.com. Students are admitted to the Program on the condition that these courses will be completed by the end of the first semester. (back to top)Does the MPH Program have concentrations? The MPH program offers three concentrations: Community Health, Evaluative Sciences, and Public Health Practice. The Public Health Practice concentration is only for applicants with a clinical degree or studying for a clinical degree, although these applicants may select Community Health or Evaluative Sciences, as well. Persons who are not eligible for Public Health Practice may select Community Health or Evaluative Sciences. (back to top)When does the application process for the MPH Program begin and end? The application process beigns early October and will close on June 1. However, the program only admits 25-30 students per year, and once full, will not accept more students. (back to top)Is there an admission deadline for MPH Program? The admission process begins in mid-January with the first MPH Admissions Committee meeting, and the committee will continue meeting once a month until the program is full or until June, whichever comes first. If your application is submitted and all your paperwork has been received by the first of the month, your application will be reviewed as quickly as possible and a response will be generated within approximately two months. (back to top)What happens once the decision is made? Notification of the program's decision will be posted on SOLAR shortly after the Admissions Committee reviews the materials. In addition, you will receive a printed version of the decision via mail from the Office of Students Services. (back to top)How long do I have to respond to the offer letter? If you receive your offer of admission before March 1, you will have 21 days to respond. If you receive your offer of admission after March 1, you will have 7 days to respond. All offers of admission are revoked after the response period elapses. (back to top)How much is the tuition for the MPH Program? For information about tuition, click here to be directed to our Tuition & Financial Aid page. (back to top)Who do I contact if I have questions about financial aid? If you have any questions about financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Services at 631.444.2111 and ask to speak to a member of the financial aid staff. (back to top)I am interested in the concurrent MD/ MPH or DDS/ MPH program. How long does it take to complete these programs? Both programs are rigorous and will most likely require 5 years to complete. However, it is possible to complete the program in 4 years but this is a rare occasion. Whether you plan on completing the program in 4 or 5 years, students are expected to take MPH courses along with medical or dental school courses. (back to top)I am interested in the concurrent MD/ MPH or DDS/ MPH Program. Are there scholarships available? Currently, four medical students and two dental students are awarded tuition waiver scholarships for the MPH degree each year. However, this scholarship only includes the period of time in medical or dental school. During this period, students pay no additional tuition for their MPH course work. (back to top)Do I need to complete separate applications/provide additional documents for multiple programs? Yes, please complete a separate application for each program. Students applying to programs in more than one School must provide supporting documents for each file. (back to top)Can I transfer credits into the MPH Program? All core courses must be taken at Stony Brook University, unless an equivalent was taken in an accredited public health program with a grade of B or better within the last five years. All concentration courses are to be taken at Stony Brook University, unless an equivalent course, with a grade of B or better, was taken at an approved graduate program in the past five years and transfer of credits is approved by the MPH Academic Coordinator. The student must request a credit transfer and complete the necessary forms. In all respects, the Graduate Program in Public Health follows Stony Brook’s Transfer of Credit policy as stated in the HSC Bulletin: “Graduate candidates may petition the school to accept credits from another institution toward his or her degree. The school has the responsibility of deciding on the applicability of credits to the specific program. Normally, transfer credits will be limited to no more than 6 credits.” (back to top)How do I enter my pre-requisites without having my transcripts? It is advised to have an unofficial copy of your transcript with which to refer when completing the application. (back to top)Where do I send my transcripts? You may send them to: Office of Student Services I am an international student. Is there any additional documentation I must submit? You will need to submit additional financial documents and proof of current citizenship or visa status. Please visit our International forms and documents page for detailed information regarding international students. (back to top)What if I am having problems with my application? Please contact us at hscstudentservices@stonybrook.edu (back to top)What if I have forgotten my pin and/or password? Please contact us at hscstudentservices@stonybrook.edu (back to top)My question was not answered here. Please contact us at hscstudentservices@stonybrook.edu (back to top)
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Last updated by dimitra.hasiotis on October 11, 2012