BOSTON UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
MPH Context Certificate: Infectious Disease
Certificate · Taught in en
At a glance
12 mo
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This certificate program provides a strong foundation for a public health career focused on infectious diseases. You will learn how to collect and analyze data to understand the factors contributing to the spread of these diseases, including agent, host, and environmental influences. The program aims to equip you with the skills to design effective, context-specific interventions for surveillance, prevention, control, and elimination of infectious diseases.
Curriculum
The certificate program requires 12 units of coursework. This includes a core course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology, and students will choose 8 units from a variety of elective courses.
- Core Course
- Infectious Disease EpidemiologySPH EP 755
- Electives (Choose 8 units)
- Public Health Surveillance: A Methods-Based ApproachSPH BS 728
- Advanced Methods in Infectious Disease EpidemiologySPH BS 825
- Environmental Determinants of Infectious DiseasesSPH EH 735
- Wastewater and Health/Sustainable SanitationSPH EH 745
- Water Quality and Public HealthSPH EH 750
- Epidemiology of Vaccine Preventable DiseasesSPH EP 730
- The Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in the Developed and Developing WorldSPH EP 764
- The Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in the Developed and Developing WorldSPH EP 784
- Microbes and Methods: Selected Topics in Outbreak InvestigationSPH EP 800
- Antiretroviral Program Management and Adherence Issues in Low-Resource SettingsSPH GH 715
- Global AIDS EpidemicSPH GH 795
- How to License a New VaccineSPH GH 801
- Controversies in Global Control & Eradication of Infectious DiseasesSPH GH 805
- Analysis of Emerging Infections Using the One Health ApproachSPH PH 825
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the MPH Context Certificate in Infectious Disease?
- Specific academic and English language requirements for this certificate program are not provided in the available information.
- How many units are required to complete the certificate program?
- The certificate program requires 12 units of coursework. This includes a core course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and 8 units of elective courses.
- What is the language of instruction for this program?
- The language of instruction is not specified in the provided program data.
- What are the tuition fees for this certificate program?
- Tuition fees for this specific certificate program are not provided. General information suggests that some graduate programs at the School of Theology have lower tuition costs.
- What career paths can I pursue after completing this certificate?
- Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for public health careers involving infectious diseases, equipped to design and implement interventions for disease surveillance, prevention, control, and elimination.
- How do I apply for this certificate program?
- To apply, visit the Boston University admissions section of the university's website, locate the 'Apply Now' link for the program, complete the online application form, and submit all required supporting documents.
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Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees are not specified for this certificate program. The School of Theology is mentioned as having the lowest tuition cost of any graduate program at Boston University, with some online and hybrid options available. Financial aid packages and full funding for PhD students are available. Merit scholarships are also offered.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees are not specified for this certificate program. The School of Theology is mentioned as having the lowest tuition cost of any graduate program at Boston University, with some online and hybrid options available. Financial aid packages and full funding for PhD students are available. Merit scholarships are also offered.
LivingEstimated living costs are not provided.
The provided information on fees and financial aid primarily pertains to the School of Theology's graduate programs (MDiv, MTS, MSM, STM, PhD) and LLM programs, not specifically for this certificate. It states that full tuition waivers and living expense support are not available for LLM students, and they must secure their own funding. For School of Theology programs, financial aid eligibility is tied to satisfactory academic progress and program length in terms of full-time or part-time aid availability.
How to apply
1. Visit the Admissions SectionNavigate to the Boston University admissions portal or the specific school/program's admissions page.
2. Start Your ApplicationLocate the 'Apply Now' or similar link to begin the online application form.
3. Complete the Application FormFill out all required fields accurately.
4. Submit Supporting DocumentsPrepare and upload all necessary documents as specified by the program requirements (e.g., transcripts, personal statements, letters of recommendation).
Scholarships
LLM Scholars ProgramPartial-tuition waivers
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the MPH Context Certificate in Infectious Disease?
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Specific academic and English language requirements for this certificate program are not provided in the available information.
How many units are required to complete the certificate program?
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The certificate program requires 12 units of coursework. This includes a core course in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and 8 units of elective courses.
What is the language of instruction for this program?
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The language of instruction is not specified in the provided program data.
What are the tuition fees for this certificate program?
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Tuition fees for this specific certificate program are not provided. General information suggests that some graduate programs at the School of Theology have lower tuition costs.
What career paths can I pursue after completing this certificate?
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Upon completion, graduates will be prepared for public health careers involving infectious diseases, equipped to design and implement interventions for disease surveillance, prevention, control, and elimination.
How do I apply for this certificate program?
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To apply, visit the Boston University admissions section of the university's website, locate the 'Apply Now' link for the program, complete the online application form, and submit all required supporting documents.