University of Alabama - Birmingham - School of Public Health

About this program

The persistent poor health status indicators and negative health outcomes experienced by the populations of the mid-south suggest a continued need for public health professional training, research and academic/practice partnerships in community-based interventions. The UAB School of Public Health is committed to preparing its graduates to have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the reduction of the burden of illness and disability among the populations especially in the mid-south and to effect positive change in public health and health systems in order to achieve health outcome and health promotion goals for this region, the nation and the world. The Coverdell Fellows Program in the UAB School of Public Health targets highly motivated, talented students who have already demonstrated their commitment to serving disadvantaged communities, and who, because of their Peace Corps training and service, will bring unique knowledge and skills back home to share with the populations they will serve in their future careers.  Fellows successfully completing the Program will receive a Master of Public Health. As part of their studies and related thereto, the Fellows will complete a substantial internship, which will benefit a high-need American community.

• Year partnership began: 2016
• Fellowships awarded per year (average): 2

Application requirements

Completion of Peace Corps service as evidenced in Description of Service*, completed SOPHAS application with all required documents

*All returned Peace Corps Volunteers must submit their Description of Service (DOS). Current Peace Corps Volunteers should submit a letter of support from their Country Director specifying that the applicant is in good standing until the DOS is available.

Admissions process

Complete the SOPHAS application, making sure to check ‘yes’ when asked if you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer eligible for the Coverdell Fellows program

Submit the supplemental application form on the Sparkman Center website here: https://www.uab.edu/sparkmancenter/peace-corps

Degrees awarded

Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Public Health

Benefits and opportunities

Net cost is equal to tuition/fees minus fellowship value. For some universities, the fellowship value includes non-tuition/fee benefits such as health insurance or housing. See cost savings details for more.

Estimated annual cost of living: $20,000

Cost savings details

In-state tuition offered for out-of-state students, stipend for in-state students.

*Scholarship does not cover additional fees that may be incurred by online students. Online tuition rates differ from in state or out of state rates at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Internship

Internships are available in under-served areas of urban Birmingham, AL, the Black Belt region of Alabama. Students who are interested may also be able to complete an international internship with the Sparkman Center for Global Health (does not count towards completion of the Coverdell domestic internship requirement).

Other opportunities

Jobs for alumni

Nontraditional options

Online degree program

Our MPH is available both in traditional classroom settings or on-line.