FAQs

Public Health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities they live, learn, work, and play. It tracks disease outbreaks, prevents injuries, ensures safe living environments, encourages the community to maintain health screenings and vaccinations, and more. People working in the field of Public Health strive to advocate for health-related policies and ensure everyone has access to resources that support health.

The MPH is an accelerated program that is completed in four consecutive semesters for full-time students.

Students in this program come from a variety of backgrounds such as psychology, math, biology, and previous public health education and/or training. Those studying for an MPH may have already completed medical school or have plans to pursue additional schooling in the future. 

The Master of Public Health program at the Medical University of South Carolina is regionally accredited by the Commission for Higher Education (CHE) of South Carolina and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has been fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for a five-year term until 2027. For more information on the CEPH Accreditation including the self-study document, please visit the MPH Program's webpage.

The GRE is not currently required to apply for the MPH program. While it is not required, it may be recommended in some cases and the student may reach out to the admissions committee with any questions regarding the GRE recommendation. 

To determine if you are eligible for the MPH Program at MUSC, please refer to the MUSC MPH Admissions Page.

Information on financial aid may be found on MUSC's Student Financial Aid Services page.

Please visit the Student Engagment page for current scholarship offerings.

Yes, our MPH Program is now available online. Learn more here.