Program Overview
The Public Health (Executive Format) at University of Southern Mississippi is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 22 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Health (Executive Format) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 22 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 493 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 402 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Hattiesburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health (Executive Format) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- DPH 622 - Epidemiology 3 hrs.
- DPH 623 - Biostatistics 3 hrs.
- DPH 626 - Introduction to Health Systems 3 hrs.
- DPH 627 - Health Policy 3 hrs.
- DPH 655 - Environmental Health 3 hrs.
- DPH 656 - Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health 3 hrs.
- DPH 657 - Healthcare Financial Management I 3 hrs.
- DPH 670 - Health Law and Ethics 3 hrs.
- DPH 716 - Health Economics 3 hrs.
- DPH 727 - Health Care Strategic Planning 3 hrs.
- DPH 737 - Health Care Org Behavior and Human Resources 3 hrs.
- DPH 747 - Health Care Marketing 3 hrs.
- DPH 757 - Healthcare Financial Management II 3 hrs.
- DPH 767 - Cases Studies in Health Services Administration 3 hrs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Application for admission to the MPH (Executive) program is made through the Graduate School of the university and through the Department of Public Health.
- A complete application consists of the Graduate Studies Office application, the Department of Public Health application and essay, GRE scores, transcripts and three letters of reference from persons qualified to assess the applicant\'s readiness for graduate study. International applicants also must submit a TOEFL/IBT score.
- Minimum GPA is 3.0 on the last 60 hours of coursework.
- Applications are evaluated by the department\'s Graduate School Admissions Committee. Enrollment priority is given to Mississippi residents. Other factors in the decision for admission include the GPA, GRE scores, writing skills demonstrated in the essay, and the reference letters.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 493 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 402 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 493 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 402 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern Mississippi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Southern Mississippi
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, United States
University of Southern Mississippi is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 22 months