Boston University School of Public Health
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Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) is Boston University
's graduate School of Public Health. It is located in the heart of Boston University's Medical Campus in the South End
neighborhood of Boston
, Massachusetts
. The Dean is Robert Meenan. BUSPH has more than 4,000 alumni, 150 full-time faculty, and students from over 40 countries., It is fully accredited by the Association of Schools of Public Health and is ranked 11th in Public Health Grad Schools by the US News & World Report.
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
's graduate School of Public Health. It is located in the heart of Boston University's Medical Campus in the South End
South End, Boston, Massachusetts
The South End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.-Geography:The South End lies south of the Back Bay, northwest of South Boston, northeast of Roxbury, north of Dorchester, and southwest of Bay Village...
neighborhood of Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. The Dean is Robert Meenan. BUSPH has more than 4,000 alumni, 150 full-time faculty, and students from over 40 countries., It is fully accredited by the Association of Schools of Public Health and is ranked 11th in Public Health Grad Schools by the US News & World Report.
Mission
- To improve the health of local, national and international populations, particularly the disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable, through excellence and innovation in education, research and service.
Strategic themes
- Involved – Emphasize real-world involvement and meaningful partnerships
- Interconnected – Emphasize interdisciplinary efforts and integrated programs
- Global – Emphasize global health issues and perspectives
History
The school was established in 1976 as a program in BU's School of Medicine and became an official school of the University in 1979 with five programs.Granted Degrees
Boston University School of Public Health grants degrees in the following academic concentrations:- Biostatistics (MPHMaster of Public HealthThe Master of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health are multi-disciplinary professional degrees awarded for studies in areas related to public health....
, MAMaster of Arts (postgraduate)A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
, PhDDoctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
) - Environmental Health (MPH, DScDoctor of ScienceDoctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
) - Epidemiology (MPH, MScMaster of ScienceA Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
, DSc) - Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights (MPH)
- Health Policy & Management (MPH)
- Health Services Research (MSc, DSc)
- International Health (MPH, DrPH)
- Maternal and Child Health (MPH, DrPH)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (MPH, DrPH)
Dual Degree
Dual degree programs are also available with other schools at Boston University. The dual degree typically allows the student to finish both degrees in less time than if the degrees were attempted separately. BUSPH offers dual degrees with the following schools:- Boston University Graduate School of Management (MPH/MBAMaster of Business AdministrationThe Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
) - Boston University School of LawBoston University School of LawBoston University School of Law is the law school affiliated with Boston University, and is ranked #22 among American law schools by US News and World Report magazine. It is the second-oldest law school in Massachusetts and one of the first law schools in the country to admit students regardless...
(MPH/JDJuris DoctorJuris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
) - Boston University School of MedicineBoston University School of MedicineBoston University School of Medicine is one of the graduate schools of Boston University. Founded in 1848, the medical school holds the unique distinction as the first institution in the world to formally educate female physicians. Originally known as the New England Female Medical College, it was...
(MDDoctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
/MPH)- Division of Graduate Medical Sciences (MPH/MA)
- Boston University School of Social WorkBoston University School of Social WorkThe Boston University School of Social Work , located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA is one of the 16 graduate schools of Boston University.-Areas of study:...
(MPH/MSWMaster of Social WorkThe Master of Social Work is a master's degree in social workand especiality of sociology.- United States :In the United States, MSW degrees must be received from a graduate school that has been approved by the Council on Social Work Education...
) - Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (BSBachelor of ScienceA Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
/MPH)
Centers and Institutes
- Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Exposures and Health (CIREEH)
- Center for International Health & Development
- Data Coordinating Center
- Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research & Information Center (MAVERIC)
- Prevention Research Center
- Sherr Laboratory
- Slone Epidemiology Center
- Superfund Basic Research Program at Boston University
- Youth Alcohol Prevention Center
Notable Alumni
- Elizabeth CohenElizabeth CohenElizabeth Cohen is an American television news journalist for CNN. She is the channel's senior medical correspondent and appears on American Morning.-Early life:...
, MPH '92, CNNCNNCable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
Medical Reporter - Howard KohHoward KohHoward Kyongju Koh is the 14th United States Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , after being nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2009.As the Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr...
, MPH '05 Former Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Health; United States Assistant Secretary for Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) - Gigi TsereteliGigi TsereteliGeorge "Gigi" Tsereteli is a member and vice-speaker of the Parliament of Georgia. He is married, with two children.-Education:...
, MPH '05 Member of Parliament of GeorgiaParliament of GeorgiaParliament of Georgia is the supreme legislature of Georgia. It is unicameral and has 150 members, known as deputies, from which 75 members are proportional representatives and 75 are elected through single-member district plurality system, representing their constituencies...