About

Our program offers a comprehensive platform for students to pursue their MPH in Global Health and Environmental Public Health. Through a combination of rigorous coursework and hands-on experience in the field of global public health, students are empowered to make a tangible impact. We pride ourselves on producing graduates who possess the confidence and competence to excel as public health practitioners, ready to contribute to public health agencies worldwide.

At the Department of Global & Environmental Health, we prioritize the development and implementation of human-centered, equitable, and cost-effective public health programs and interventions. Our students benefit from a solid academic foundation and invaluable field experience, maximizing their prospects of securing rewarding positions in the field of global health. Ultimately, our Global Health, Environmental Public Health, and Dual-Degree MPH students emerge as effective leaders and innovators, paving the way for fresh ideas, fostering collaboration, and driving progress.

Why GEH at NYU?

Check out eight reasons why GPH is the right place for you.

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We are no longer accepting applications for the SDG concentration. 
If you matriculated prior to Fall 2023, you may find the SDG concentration requirements here.

 

Our Concentrations

Global Health

Engage with local and international organizations to design and implement effective global health programs.

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Environmental Public Health

Develop a deep understanding of current global policy and practice, and the ability to advance sustainable, equitable, scalable solutions to environmental challenges.

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Dual-Degrees

GPH offers five dual degree programs through the MPH Global Health concentration that embody these values by allowing students to complete two separate degrees concurrently, allowing you to get the advanced training you need to start your career as a leader in multiple fields.

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Global Health Degree Requirements

*As of Fall 2023, we are no longer offering Spring admission into the program.

 

*Student must take GPH-GU 2120 and GPH-GU 2380 in the same semester, and before GPH-GU 2220
(Note: online students take the 5000-level version of the classes below; dual-degree students may refer to their specific dual-degree program page for sequencing information)
 

All students in the Global Health concentration take the following courses (9 credits) (Note: online students take the 5000-level version of the classes below):

GPH-GU 2120 Foundations of Global Health (3)*
GPH-GU 2380 Data-Driven Decision-Making in Global Public Health (3) (or GPH-GU 5380)*
GPH-GU 2220 Applying Systems Thinking to Global Health Practice (3)  (or GPH-GU 5220)*

All students in the Global Health concentration take the following core courses (18 credits) (Note: online students take the 5000-level version of the classes below)

GPH-GU 2106 Epidemiology (3)
GPH-GU 2110 Health Care Policy (1.5)
GPH-GU 2112 Public Health Management and Leadership (1.5)
GPH-GU 2140 Global Issues in Social and Behavioral Health (3)
GPH-GU 2153 Global Environmental Health (3)
GPH-GU 2190 Essentials of Public Health Biology (3)
GPH-GU 2995 Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
GPH-GU 5171 Global Health Informatics Workshop (0)
GPH-GU 5175 Readings in the History & Philosophy of Public Health I (0)
GPH-GU 5180 Readings in the History & Philosophy of Public Health II (0)
GPH-GU 5185 Readings in the History & Philosophy of Public Health III (0)

All students in the Global Health concentration select 5 courses (15 credits) of public health electives.
Students may choose any GPH-GU course. Please note that some electives have pre-requisites and some are restricted to other MPH concentrations during the first two weeks of the registration period. Students may refer to the course schedule to see which courses are being offered for the next semester.

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Environmental Public Health Degree Requirements

*As of Fall 2023, we are no longer offering Spring admission into the program.

 

All students in the Environmental Public Health track take the follow core courses (18 credits) as part of the MPH degree requirements:

GPH-GU 2106 Epidemiology (3)
GPH-GU 2110 Health Care Policy (1.5)
GPH-GU 2112 Public Health Management and Leadership (1.5)
GPH-GU 2140 Global Issues in Social & Behavioral Health (3)
GPH-GU 2153 Global Environmental Health (3)
GPH-GU 2190 Essentials of Public Health Biology (3)
GPH-GU 2995 Biostatistics for Public Health (3)
GPH-GU 5171 Global Health Informatics Workshop (0)
GPH-GU 5175 Readings in the History & Philosophy of Public Health I (0)
GPH-GU 5180 Readings in the History & Philosophy of Public Health II (0)
GPH-GU 5185 Readings in the History & Philosophy of Public Health III (0)

All students in the Environmental Public Health track take the following courses:

GPH-GU 2120 Foundations of Global Health (3)
GPH-GU 2265 Climate Change and Global Public Health (3)
GPH-GU 5210 Global Health Disaster Preparedness & Response (3)
GPH-GU 2280 Environmental Health Assessments & Interventions (3)
 

All students in the Environmental Public Health concentration select 12 credits of public health electives. Students may choose any GPH-GU course. Please note that some electives have pre-requisites and some are restricted to other MPH concentrations during the first two weeks of the registration period. Students may refer to the course schedule to see which courses are being offered for the next semester.

Click here for course syllabi.

Click here for course descriptions