Q: How long does it take to complete the Summer-only MPH?
Q: If I enroll in Summer Session courses and then later decide that I am interested in the Summer-only MPH program, how easy (or difficult) would it be to transfer my previous credits from the Summer Session courses to the Summer-only MPH degree?
A: If you are admitted to the Summer-only MPH program (within 5 years of completing summer courses), you can apply up to 20 credits from the Summer Session towards the MPH degree.
Q: How long does it take to complete the Summer-only MPH?
A: Students are expected to complete the degree in 3 consecutive summers.
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Q: According to the Summer Session website, you can take a maximum of 5 credits per session (a total of 10 credits per summer). I applied to the Summer-only MPH degree program in Quantitative Methods that requires 42.5 credits. How can I complete my degree of 42.5 credits if I can only take 10 credits per summer?
A: Students admitted to the Summer-only MPH degree in Quantitative Methods, take 12.5 credits (usually courses in biostatistics, epidemiology and ethics). The 2nd and 3rd summers, students take 15 credits each summer, which includes a 5 credit practicum. A sample course path can be found here.
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Q: Can I be accepted into the Summer-Only MPH in Clinical Effectiveness concentration without acceptance by the PCE?
No. Applicants to the MPH in Clinical Effectiveness concentration must first be accepted by the PCE Admissions Committee before the MPH Admissions Committee can act on the application.