Program Overview
The Public Health at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: New Orleans, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health 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
- Introduction to Public Health and Health Disparities
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Principles of Biostatistics
- Research Methods
- Health Services Administration, Health Management, and Policy
- Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students initially apply to LSUS for admission to the program. In addition to the general university requirements for admission to graduate studies, as outlined in the university catalog, an applicant for admission to the Master of Public Health Degree program must meet the following requirements for unconditional admission:
- Have earned a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited university or college and provide-official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions
- Provide a GRE or MCAT test score taken within last five years (applicants with M.D. or Ph.D. in a health related discipline in the U.S. do not have to take the GRE).
- Students must have a GRE score of at least 153+ for Verbal Reasoning and 144+ for Quantitative Reasoning for the combined verbal and quantitative portions
- Submit three letters of recommendation.
- Submit a typewritten, personal narrative (2-3 pages) that is a professional statement consistent with the mission of the program.
- A personal interview is required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, United States
LSU Health New Orleans is a public university focused on the health sciences and located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the LSU System and is the home of six schools, 12 centers of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months