The Select Program in Public Health
A Five Year B.A.-B.S./ M.P.H. Program
Frequently Asked Questions
I will be enrolled in my junior year at Yale College in 2008-2009. Where can I find out more information about applying for admission in Fall 2008?
There will be an information session to answer all questions for prospective students on Tuesday, September 16th at 5:00p.m at LEPH, 60 College Street, Room 101.
Is the program open to students from any undergraduate major?
Yes, students majoring in any department may apply. However, some majors may have expectations that would make the requirements of the B.A.-B.S./M.P.H. Program more challenging to complete. This is particularly likely for students studying abroad during their junior year.
Is this program only for those who want to be in the public health profession?
Definitely not. Many of our M.P.H. students go on to additional academic training, in either other professional schools or doctoral programs. A large number spend their careers in positions that would not be considered a part of the conventional public health field.
Which M.P.H. courses should I take while enrolled at Yale College?
B.A.-M.P.H. students should take four courses at the School of Public Health before the end of the senior year, including the M.P.H. core courses in Biostatistics (BIS 505a and BIS 505b) and Epidemiology (BIS 508a). Students should also take two Yale College courses from the approved elective list.
Why do certain Yale College courses count as elective courses in the M.P.H. program?
In order for students to receive the M.P.H. degree at the end of the fifth year, six course units toward the M.P.H. must be completed by the end of the senior year. Yale College will only give credit toward the Bachelor's degree for four graduate and professional school courses. The remaining two courses are to be chosen from the approved elective list.
Will my financial aid package during the year I am enrolled at the School of Public Health be the same as the financial aid I have received at Yale College?
No. The financial aid resources at Yale College are considerably more extensive than the resources available at the School of Public Health. The maximum need-based grant we are able to award to M.P.H. students during the 2007-2008 academic year was $8000. However, you are able to earn a Masters degree that would normally require two years of study in just one additional year, and this does result in substantial tuition savings.
Can I use my undergraduate thesis for my Masters thesis in public health?
The two theses must be separate products. It may be sensible for some students to develop their master's thesis as an extension of their undergraduate thesis, though this would need to be negotiated with the faculty advisor at the School of Public Health.
Can I concentrate in Global Health?
Beginning in Fall 2009, Global Health will be an interdisciplinary, school-wide program that can be combined with any of our M.P.H. concentrations. You may indicate your interest in the Global Health Program on the admissions application.
What if I have additional questions?
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at (203) 785-6260 and we will be happy to assist you.
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