Public Health
Master of Science
Description
The PIU Master of Science in Public Health degree program is for candidates from diverse backgrounds seeking to become practitioners and researchers.
The MSPH requires the completion of 48 credit hours (including capstone project), over 2 years. The program prepares students for practice in the field or an advanced degree, such as a Ph.D., by providing a strong grounding in research methods, epidemiology, and biostatistics.
The PIU master’s program is high quality and extremely affordable. It is differentiated by greater flexibility in delivery and the ability of students to take courses in cognate areas such as data science.
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college or university
- GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Official transcripts from all previously attended schools
- Completed application with Piedmont International University
Graduation Requirements
In order to become a candidate for graduation a student
- Shall have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at PIU;
- Shall have maintained a minimum academic average of C (higher for some programs);
- Shall have passed all courses in his/her curriculum and made a C or better in key courses designated as essential in each program;
- Shall have completed at least 24 of the final 30 hours with Piedmont International University.