Online MPH program with University of Alcalá

Graduates work in a variety of organizations across including government health agencies, NGOs, industry, research institutions, and international consultancies. Student services staff will assist with setting up fieldwork placements in your home country.

If the degree is completed in two years, full-time, Year One at CUNY SPH will be $17,880, and Year Two at UAH will be €6,000. These numbers reflect the current tuition rates at both institutions.

The degree can be completed on a full-time basis in two years. Students in this program are expected to complete their degree within three years.

Online courses in this program are asynchronous, meaning that they are self-paced, with deadlines. The academic standards and requirements in online programs are identical to their in-person versions. On-campus visits are not required. Online courses at both institutions are accessed through the Blackboard learning management system.

Applications must be submitted to CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health policy online through SOPHAS , the Schools of Public Health Application Service. To receive consideration for this special international program, you must also inform the CUNY SPH admissions office by emailing admissions@sph.cuny.edu, with a subject line of CUNY SPH – UAH. Your application will be reviewed by admissions personnel at both CUNY SPH and UAH.

There are five main factors that we look for when selecting graduate students: academic records, personal statement, letters of recommendation, resume, and background in the field. CUNY SPH requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, meaning that the grades you have received in prior academic training should be As and Bs. The statement of interest is one of the most important components of the application. The admissions committee is looking to see that you have a well-defined interest and plan of study. This is your opportunity to explain how your past experiences have prepared you for master’s level training and research; why you would like to obtain a graduate degree from CUNY SPH with UAH, and specifically the MPH concentration you are applying to; and what you hope to accomplish once you obtain your MPH degree. Choose recommenders who have worked with you closely and can speak very specifically to your strengths. Organize your resumé so that it is clear and easy to read, with defined areas for education, work/volunteering experience, and special skills.

Learn more about this exciting international program by contacting the program liaisons at CUNY SPH and UAH:

CUNY SPH: Luisa.Borrell@sph.cuny.edu
UAH: Francisco.Bolumar@uah.es

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