Master's Degrees: MPH, MSPH, MPHTM, MS & MHA


Tulane prepares students for careers in public health, both domestically and internationally, through study in all six areas of public health, as well as tropical medicine. Students can pursue professional public health degrees (the MPH, the MSPH, and the MPH&TM), academic degrees (the MS), or a health administration degree (the MHA) across 16 professional master’s programs offered through seven departments.

Learn more about each master's program below. 
 


MPH in Biostatistics

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The MPH in Biostatistics prepares students to assist in selecting a statistical design appropriate for the goals of the research, estimate sample size requirements, establish and maintain databases, select and conduct the appropriate analysis, and communicate the results of the analysis orally and in writing in the fields of public health. Coursework concentrates on developing these statistical skills through the use of actual datasets and computerized statistical software packages.