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Research News

The Lancet Voice (audio): Dr. Jhumka Gupta discusses period poverty
March 2, 2023
Associated Press: Dr. Amira Roess is quoted in an article on how the death rate has lowered, but is still not back to pre-pandemic rate
December 14, 2022
Romanian researchers shared their environmental epidemiology research with doctoral students
October 25, 2022
Teen Vogue: Dr. Amira Roess is quoted in an article about the status of the COVID pandemic among different racial, economic, and regional groups
September 29, 2022
The Takeaway: College research cited in an article on Scotland offering free period products in bid to end period poverty
August 23, 2022

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Mason’s Master of Public Health is a Top Value, According to the Wall Street Journal

When compared to nearby programs, graduates of Mason’s MPH program offer one of the best debt-to-income ratios two years post-graduation and the best in the state. Read More>>

Virginia's First PhD in Public Health

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The College is pleased to announce its new PhD in Public Health degree program with concentrations in Epidemiology and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The College will enroll the inaugural cohort of doctoral students in Spring 2021. Learn more.

Be Part of the Population Health Center, the Intersection of Academics and Practice

Become involved in:

. Interprofessional clinical care for underserved populations

. Research of consequence to improve the public’s health

. Learning and development opportunities for practitioners and students

CEPH-Accredited Programs

. We are proud to offer the only CEPH-accredited bachelor’s degree in Virginia.

. Our BS in Global Health, MPH and MS in Global Health, and PhD in Public Health are all CEPH-accredited

. The benefits of earning a public health degree from an accredited program include consideration for select opportunities such as employment, fellowships, and advanced credentials

Improve Population Health and Well-Being Locally, Nationally, and Globally

. Address social and behavioral factors affecting community health domestically and abroad

. Protect the health of all people by working to change policy and implement programs to promote healthy behaviors, communities, and environments

Prepare for a Career in Public Health Minutes from the Nation’s Capital

. Study in one of the most important political, intellectual, and economics hubs in the world

. Complete an internship or practicum in or near the nation’s capital with a federal agency, a public health department, a private sector consulting firm, or a non-governmental health organization

Help Solve Global Health Challenges

. Investigate emerging infectious diseases

. Solve today’s public health challenges through research and practice

. Develop the skills needed to be culturally competent in the public health workforce

Enroll in Accredited and Nationally Recognized Programs

. George Mason ranked #16 top school for a public health college degree by College Factuals

. George Mason ranked best college in Virginia for degrees in health professions by College Factuals

. Master of Public Health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)