Public Health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of communities (families, neighborhoods, groups of people) and global population as a whole. Every day, millions of people across the globe suffer from preventable injuries, or acute and chronic diseases, resulting in impaired quality of life and often, unnecessary death. Public Health professionals help prevent disease, disability, and premature death by confronting global health issues and promoting healthy lifestyles through research, policy, educational programs, development and administration of programs, and improved access to health care. LIU's Public Health program is the go-to academic source for public health practitioners, managers, and leaders in Brooklyn and the Greater New York area. Our graduates work to achieve equitable health systems, infrastructure, environment, and lifestyle changes through health education, advocacy, and communication. Graduates go on to become the pubic health workforce candidates of choice for designing, implementing and evaluating systems, infrastructure, policy, environmental and lifestyle change strategies to improve Brooklyn’s health status and reduce and avoid future health disparities.

Apply for admission to LIU Brooklyn. Please apply online at My LIU or use the Apply Now link in the top navigation bar. For more information on the admissions process, visit the Office of Admissions Website. Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Have a cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 2.8 or better Submit official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate institutions attended; degrees from institutions earned outside of the United States or Canada must be evaluated by an agency recommended by LIU Brooklyn Submit a personal statement following the guidelines provided here (personal statement form).The statement has two parts: an autobiography and a descriptive explanation of what public health is and why you wish to pursue an MPH degree in general and at LIU in particular. The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than three (3) pages. Submit at least two (2) current letters of reference (reference form) on agency/institutional letterhead completed by individuals qualified to comment on your academic background/achievements and potential and your volunteer or paid community or health-related experience (specific format must be followed). Standard, outdated, “to whom it may concern” reference letters are discouraged. Submit a current resume. Highlight any health, public health, medical, or community work experience, studies, or training. Submit current Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test scores. Test scores more than five years old will NOT be accepted. EXCEPTION: Applicants with official transcripts showing completed graduate degrees are NOT required to submit GRE scores, though they are strongly urged to do so. Submit Official scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam or accepted equivalent tests.If you are an international applicant who does not have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited US college or university, or if English is not your native language.