University of Liberia School of Public Health

The UL MPH Program is a two-year program within the College of Health Sciences. It is designed to meet a critical workforce gap in the Liberian public health sector. Consequently, the curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of workforce-ready skills, research and technical competencies and offers learners the option of focusing on one of four tracks: Applied Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Systems Management and Public Health Lab. The program is envisioned to provide students with a foundational understanding of core public health concepts and skills, as well as in-depth learning in a concentration area: Applied Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Systems Management, or Public Health Laboratory. MPH students will engage in practicum experiences as well as on-campus research. This vision diverges from that of other public health academic programs in Liberia due to its focus on leveraging partnerships to provide classroom-based and real-world opportunities for competency training that will prepare graduates to serve in all tiers of the country’s public health workforce