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 Health Policy

The MPH in Health Policy provides students with a foundation in health policy processes, concepts, and issues as well as strong analytical skills to help develop and evaluate health policies. The Health Policy program offers students opportunities to tailor their studies with courses focused on foundations, methods, and a topical area of expertise.

Graduates of the program go on to work in leadership and research in the public or private sector. Employment settings include institutions involved in developing policy, evaluating of health programs and projects, or providing goods and services in support of health sector program implementation or development. The MPH in Health Policy can also serve as a strong academic foundation for students who pursue a doctoral degree.