NS Masters of Public Health Sample Schedule
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Day(s) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALL - Year 1 | ||||
| BIOSTAT 521 | Applied Biostatistics | 3 | TTH (lecture and lab) | 10:00-11:30 am |
| NUTR 630 | Principles of Nutritional Sciences | 3 | MW | 1:00-2:30 pm |
| NUTR 642* | Community Nutrition | 3 | MW | 10:00-11:30 am |
| NUTR 688 | Research Topics in NS (year-long) | .5 | W | 3:00-4:30 pm |
| PUBHLTH 507 | Social Determinants of Health and Health Communications | 2 | T | 12:30-2:30 pm |
| PUBHLTH 512 | Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health | 3 | MW (arranged labs) | 9:00-10:00 am |
| WINTER - Year 1 | ||||
|
BIOSTAT 522 or |
Biostatistical Analysis for Health-Related Studies | 3 | TTH | 8:30-10:00 am |
| NUTR 620 | Multivariate Analysis of Nutrition-related studies | |||
| NUTR 631 | Metabolism of Vitamins and Minerals | 3 | MW | 11:30-1:00pm |
| NUTR 688 | Research Topics in NS (continued) | .5 | W | 3:00-4:30 pm |
| PUBHLTH 513 (can take in year 1 or 2) | PH Systems, Policy and Management | 3 | MW (arranged discussion) | 10:00-11:30 am |
| SUMMER MPH Internship | ||||
| FALL - Year 2 | ||||
| NUTR 600 | Professional Development in NS | 2 | F | 10:00-12:00 pm |
| NUTR 639 | Pathophysiology of Obesity | 3 | MW | 8:30-10:00 am |
| WINTER - Year 2 | ||||
| NUTR 640 | Nutrition Assessment | 3 | TTH | 10:00-11:30 am |
| PUBHLTH 513 (can take in year 1 or 2) | PH Systems, Policy and Management | 3 | MW (arranged discussion) | 10:00-11:30 am |
| PUBHLTH 514 | PH Sciences and the Environment | 2 | T | 1:00-3:00 pm |
NOTE: Students must complete a program evaluation course before graduation. These courses are often not offered every year. Here is what we know! Choose one course:
| Course | Semester offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBHLTH 511 Nutrition and Public Health | Winter 2023 | 2 |
| NUTR 633 Evaluation of Global Nutrition Programs | Winter 2023 | 3 |
| NUTR 650 Socio-Ecological Approaches to Child and Adol Nutrition | Winter 2022 (on hold Winter 2023) | 3 |
| NUTR 677 Physical Growth and Maturation | Fall 2022 | 2 |
*NUTR 642 is recommended for all MPH students, but it is required for the Dietetics concentration. We recommend this course because a major project in NUTR 642 is conducting a mock community needs assessment which is relevant to anyone considering community public health work.