2026-2027 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, MPH/MID
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This program is a collaboration between the School of Public and International Affairs and the School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences. The MPH/MID joint degree program prepares students for careers as public health practitioners in emerging economies where health issues are closely linked to social, political, and economic problems.
Students are required to complete a 300-hour field placement practicum in a public health setting and prepare an essay or thesis that addresses an issue of public health significance and that demonstrates the ability to synthesize information from numerous sources. The BCHS MPH/MID joint degree is designed to be completed in three years of full-time study. The BCHS requirements for the MPH/MID joint degree are listed below. Students should refer to the School of Public and International Affairs for the most current MID requirements.
- 45 Public Health Credits (6 credits of public health-relevant electives taken in SPIA can be applied to the 45-credit requirement)
- 78 Total Credits
- Practicum (300-hour minimum)
- Essay or Thesis
Contact Information
https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/bchs/degree-programs/mphmid-mpa-or-mpia
Program Director
6123 PUBHL
130 DeSoto St.
412-720-6973
Admissions
Students must apply separately to the School of Public & International Affairs and the School of Public Health.
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