Master of Public Health (STEM)

Study Group - Long Island University Brooklyn

USA,New York

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 25,860/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1926

Total Students: 15,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States

Master of Public Health (STEM)

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H) is a professional degree program for individuals seeking training and experience in applied public health. The 42-credit program has strong working relationships with community organizations and health care providers as well as with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It answers a growing demand for skilled public health professionals and leads to diverse and rewarding career opportunities. Candidates interested in enrolling in the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and must fulfill the academic criteria for admission.

Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of communities (families, neighborhoods, groups of people) and the population as a whole. Every day, millions of people suffer from preventable injuries, illnesses, and chronic diseases resulting in impaired quality of life and premature death. The goal of Public Health professionals is to help prevent disease, disability, and premature death. The vision of the Public Health movement is health for all and healthy people in healthy communities. Teams of Public Health professionals from a variety of backgrounds use strategies such as: policy, system/service, and built-environment changes, education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research.