Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health

Public health is a multidisciplinary field, combining health policy, research, and population health sciences, with a focus on promoting health and preventing disease in diverse populations. UVM’s online Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health is a concise, six-course introduction to the field of public health.

  • Spring Term Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2024
  • Spring Term Start DateJanuary 13, 2025
  • Summer Term Application DeadlineApril 1, 2025
  • Summer Term Start DateMay 19, 2025
  • Fall Term Application DeadlineAugust 1, 2025
  • Fall Term Start DateAugust 25, 2025
  • Application DeadlinesVisit the Graduate College Page for application deadlines
  • TuitionSee Master of Public Health under the 2023-24 Graduate Programs with Alternate Pricing section of the Student Financial Services website.
  • Learning FormatOnline
  • Program DurationVaried - not to exceed 5 years
  • Credits18
  • VA Benefit EligibleYes
  • ScholarshipsNo

Curriculum

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health is an 18-credit, one-year online program.

Among the highlights:

  • Five required courses (15 credits) from five core content areas, as well as one elective course (3 credits) from a relevant area of your choosing
  • The five core content areas cover:
    • PH 6010 Public Health & Health Policy
    • PH 6020 Epidemiology
    • PH 6030 Biostatistics
    • PH 6040 Environmental Public Health
    • PH 6050 or PH6170 Health Policy and Management
  • Students choose one course from topical electives
  • Courses taught by faculty experts from UVM’s College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Vermont Department of Health, and experts trained at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • Individualized academic advising
  • Courses offered during Spring, Fall, and Summer terms to ensure that you can fit the program into your professional schedule
Click here to download a printable curriculum map

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