MPH Program

The University of Lynchburg’s Master’s degree programs typically allow up to 6 credits to be transferred into a degree program. A transfer credit request form is available from the Office of Graduate Studies. …

Yes, the program is fully online. …

Yes. Learn more about both financial aid and scholarship opportunities for graduate students. …

Yes, there are a variety of graduate assistantships available with different types of tuition and/or accommodation coverage. You will want to apply for a graduate assistantship as soon as possible once you are admitted into the program. Assistantships are competitive and selection starts in February. Click here to learn more …

Information on the application process can be found on the How to Apply page. …

There is no deadline for non-international students. We have rolling enrollment in both fall and spring semesters and encourage students to apply as soon as possible. For international students, the Fall Enrollment Deadline is June 1 (for the August to December semester) and the Spring Enrollment Deadline is October 15 …

No, the GRE is not required for admittance. …

The requirements for the MPH program include a GPA of 2.75, official transcript from a 4-year Institution, a résumé and a professional essay. International applicants are also required to include TOEFL exam results. …

The University of Lynchburg is accredited — learn more on the accreditation webpage. The MPH has been offered by the University since 2015. The program, however, is not currently accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is in part because the program is new and faculty …

The MPH curriculum is based on the Core Competencies in Public Health and covers the competencies and required curriculum hours so that graduates qualify to sit for the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. The CHES/MCHES credential is well respected and is a …