What is the difference between an MPH and an MS?
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the most widely recognized professional degree for those working in the field of public health. All MPH programs require coursework in all core disciplines of public health—epidemiology, biostatistics, health administration and management, the social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health—as well as the completion of an applied experience (a practicum / internship). Master of Science (MS) degrees are academic degrees that focus on acquiring advanced knowledge and developing research skills. George Mason University offers a 42-credit program that allows students to choose from one of three concentration areas: community health, epidemiology, and global health. About half of the credits required for the degree are common to all students and about half are in the concentration area. The MS in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a 36-credit coursework-based program that requires students to complete 15 credits in statistics, 15 credits in epide
