Samford University’s School of Public Health partners with the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine to offer a coordinated Master of Public Health and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.
The program prepares DO students for practice-related careers such as primary care and public health physicians in governmental agencies, rural health centers and international health organizations.
All Master of Public Health courses are offered online, and the program is designed to allow students to take the majority of their MPH course work during the summer term.
“Samford provided me with the opportunity to pursue a Master of Public Health degree on a timeline that would not conflict with my medical school education. As a result, I was able to experience an optimal learning environment within both Samford University and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.”--John Stevenson, DO
Why Earn an MPH?
For those called to a life of service in public health, Samford’s online Master of Public Health will prepare you to be a leader, capable of addressing current global health problems.
- Learn to approach health as a population-based issue rather than an individual one
- Gain research skills that build the foundation of public health
- Earn a competitive advantage for residency applications
- Understand how public health is integrated with medicine and health care
- Access expertise of both public health and medical faculty to facilitate collaborative study
- Develop skills needed to improve population-based health
Application Process
After being admitted to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, you can apply to Samford’s Master of Public Health program through an online form.
The deadline to apply and start the Master of Public Health program in the summer is April 1.
Admission Requirements
To apply for this coordinated program, you must first be admitted to the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from a college or university that holds institutional accreditation.
- Submit a career statement indicating interest in primary care and public health
