Can I work full time and be a student in the MPH program?
Yes, the MPH program offers:
- Evening classes that cater to working students
- A full time option that takes 2 years or 4 semesters to complete
- A part time option that takes 3 years or 6 semesters
- Most core and emphasis area classes are taken in-person at the Boise State Health Science Riverside Building
If accepted into the program, when would I start?
The MPH program has a fall semester only start time.
- We use a cohort model so you will begin classes with fellow students accepted at the same time.
- To learn more about important academic dates, please visit Boise State University’s academic calendar page.
Does the MPH program offer graduate assistantship positions?
Yes, the MPH Program has a small number of graduate assistantships available. In order to apply, please keep the following in mind:
- Submit your graduate application to the Graduate College by the priority deadline of January 15th to learn about graduate assistantship opportunities in our program as early as possible.
- All students that apply by the priority deadline will have an opportunity to interview for available graduate assistantships.
- These are highly competitive and the number of available positions changes based on funding and research opportunities.
- The main responsibilities of graduate assistants funded by the School of Public and Population Health are to help with teaching and faculty research.
- Learn about other graduate assistantships, funding, scholarships and work employment opportunities across Boise State here.
What potential career fields could I pursue with an MPH degree?
- Public Health Education
- Community Health Work
- Public Policy
- Emergency Management
- Healthcare Administration and Leadership
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Environmental Health
- Behavioral Science
- Biostatistics/Research
Please reference the MPH handbook to learn more about the program. Please reach out to mphinfo@boisestate.edu if you have any questions.