Infectious Disease Pathogenesis, Eradication, and Laboratory Practice (PEL), MPH

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The Infectious Disease Pathogenesis, Eradication, and Laboratory Practice (PEL) MPH program enables students a unique educational experience, which brings together pathogen biology, immunology, and epidemiology within the broader framework of public health. Students then have the opportunity to apply what they learn in a laboratory setting. Students graduate from the MPH PEL program with the expertise necessary for occupations in public health education, analysis, and research in the non-profit, government, or private sectors. The program also prepares students for further education in medical or graduate programs.

Program Length:

• Full-time students complete the program in 2 years or less
• Part-time students compelte the program in 3-4 years on average

Program Requirements:

• 42 credits
• 200-hour practicum
• essay or thesis
• optional lab rotation