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The University of Kansas
Overview
The University of Kansas / Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health is located in Kansas City, KS, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Public Health (PhD/MPH) | ||
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Social and behavioral health | |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Epidemiology | |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | Public health management | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Clinical research |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 33 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT or other equivalent graduate professional exam Thesis Required Capstone practicum defense |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66
Applied
45
Accepted
32
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | March 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE, MCAT, LSAT, GMAT or other equivalent graduate professional exam |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
79
Total Graduate Students
50%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
49%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.8% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12.66% |
| White or Caucasian | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.27% |
| Asian | 5.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 1.27% |
Gender
Male (26%)
Female (73%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cancer screening and prevention, smoking cessation, obesity and physical activity, health services/outcomes research, health disparities |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 8,388,564 |
Location & Contact
Address
Mail Stop 1008
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160
United States
Contact
Dr. Edward F. Ellerbeck
Chairman
Email: eellerbe@kumc.edu
Phone: 913-588-2774
Fax: 913-588-2780
Chairman
Email: eellerbe@kumc.edu
Phone: 913-588-2774
Fax: 913-588-2780