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Certificate in Population Health

Study the distribution and dynamics of disease and health in populations, investigate causative factors and determinants of disease in populations, and advance the body of knowledge that will make it possible to control and/or prevent disease and to optimize health.

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Overview

The Certificate in Population Health is a 12-credit hour program that offers a secondary credential for graduate and professional students preparing to enter the healthcare, public policy, or community-based organization sectors, such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, social work, and public administration. The Certificate program is designed to broaden the student’s understanding of population health, population-level determinants of health, health disparities, and improving health disparities through public health research, intervention, and advocacy.

The Certificate in Population Health is designed for students who plan to work in careers outside of public health, but who wish to apply concepts of population health and promote health equity in their professional careers.

Delivery Method

The Certificate in Population Health is also offered as an online program. To see the details for the online program, click the link below.

Certificate in Population Health - Online

Admissions Requirements

For the general application requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

  • Bachelor’s degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor's degree.
If after reviewing the qualifications for the Certificate in Population Health program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact hcoph@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.

Please also review the application requirements and application deadlines found on the How to Apply page. 

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