Public Health, M.P.H.
Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice is committed to social justice and the Jesuit mission as the only accredited Catholic, Jesuit school of public health in the nation. Students who graduate from SLU's Master of Public Health program pass the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam at higher rates than the national average. Over the past several years, nearly 90% of graduates passed the exam compared to the national average of 75 to 85% annually.
Program Highlights
Graduate-level public health classes are taught by faculty members who are internationally recognized as leaders in public health research and practice and have diverse research interests. In addition to traditional classroom-based learning, students gain experience through applied learning opportunities with community partners.
STEM OPT Eligible Options
Biostatistics, epidemiology and all joint concentrations with epidemiology are designated as STEM OPT eligible programs for international students.
Choose From Eight Concentrations
- Behavioral Science and Health Education
- Biosecurity and Disaster Preparedness
- Biostatistics
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Health Management and Policy
- Maternal and Child Health
- Public Health Practice
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The College for Public Health and Social Justice offers several ways to help finance graduate education. Opportunities include a limited number of merit-based scholarships and graduate research assistantships. Awards are made to applicants with the highest combinations of GPAs and test scores who complete their applications by the priority deadlines.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.
Accreditation
The College for Public Health and Social Justice is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

For additional admission questions, please contact:
Bernie Backer
Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions
bernard.backer@slu.edu
314-977-8144