The MPH in Policy is a 42 semester hour program of study. It offers coursework and applied learning experiences that prepare students for careers in health policy analysis, system and organizational planning, and program evaluation. Graduates will be employed by federal, state, or local governments, professional associations, local health agencies or private agencies. They may be responsible for assessing health problems, developing policy proposals, and assuring that policies are achieving their goals. They also may work as consultants to public and private agencies to assist them in assessment, policy development, and assurance. Students are recruited from a variety of academic backgrounds including business, liberal arts and health professions.

In addition to mastering the core competencies for the MPH, graduates of the MPH Program of Study in Policy will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze public health policies for specific health issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of public health policy formulation
• Design effective implementation strategies for public health policies
• Evaluate the impact of public health policies

Examples of careers include:

• Adjunct Assistant Professor
• Program Manager, Metabolic Health Strategies
• Program Director, UPMC Health Plan

A typical student completes the MPH in two years. This following is a sample plan of study based on a full-time student starting in the Fall. Please work with your advisor to choose a plan that works best for you.