UAB School of Public Health

Fast Track MPH Program (5th Year)

The 5th Year Master of Public Health Program provides an exceptional educational experience to undergraduate students.  It is our goal to educate high quality graduates who will excel not only in traditional didactic training but also in skills that are gained through problem solving, hypothesis testing, technical skills development, data analysis, data interpretation and professional writing. This University-wide program will allow students to receive exceptional training in Public Health from our trained faculty.

 
Course of Study

Undergraduate students will complete the core requirements prior to their undergraduate degree. Upon graduation students will complete their departmental requirements, electives, internship and PUH 695. 

Junior Year:
Fall: Core Class (BST, HCOP, EPI)
Spring: Core Class (BST, HB, EHS) 
Senior Year:
Fall: Core Class (BST, HCOP, EPI)
Spring: Core Class (BST, HB, EHS)
5th Year Graduate School
Fall: Departmental Courses: 12 hours
Spring: Departmental Courses: 12 hours - 9 hours of department and PUH 695
Summer: Internship: 3 hours
 
Admissions

Students will be eligible for provisional admission as sophomores and for full admission to the Graduate School as juniors (after completion of 60 semester hours). Students will be required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) no later than the last term of their senior year for final admission into the master's component of the program and meet the admission requirements of the School of Public Health. Individual departments will review the application and interview the applicant. Admission decisions are determined by the departments. If you have questions regarding the Fast Track MPH Program, please contact Mrs. Sue Chappell at 934-4993 or at chap@uab.edu.

 
Please note: We do not offer the Fast Track MPH program in the Department of Biostatistics.
 
Admission into the program will require the following:
  • 3.25 GPA and at least 26 on the ACT or 1180 on the SAT
  • Completed admission application through the UAB Graduate School website.
  • Official copy of current UAB undergraduate transcript.
  • Three letters of recommendation, one from the current academic advisor and the remaining two from current or previous college course instructors. Electronic submission is preferred.  However, referees can mail a letter in a sealed envelope.
  • An interview with the Departmental Program Director. (Discretion of the department).
  • Career statement describing your interests and goals and a one page academic resume of academic activities including awards and community service.
If you receive financial aid assistance or scholarships, please speak with the UAB Financial Aid Office at 934-8223 prior to submitting an application to discuss financial coverage of graduate coursework.
 

How To Apply:

Spring 2013 applications are due by November 1, 2012. (ENH, HB & HCOP only)

Fall 2013 applications are due by July 1, 2013.

Interested students can apply by going to the UAB Graduate School website and clicking on the Apply to Graduate School Online link. The Program that you are applying to is Public Health Fast Track (MPH). Please include your department of interest in the application essay section.

If you have any questions please contact the Office of Student and Academic Services at (205) 934-4993 or email Mrs. Sue Chappell, Admissions Coordinator, at chap@uab.edu.