The University of Toledo

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, an interdisciplinary component in  the College of Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Toledo, is to provide culturally inclusive world-class education, conduct research for discovery/engagement, and render service to improve the health of the community by emphasizing prevention, healthy lifestyles and a safe environment.

Master of Public Health

A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is offered through the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health, a joint program of the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University.  For information on the MPH program including a course schedule and admission requirements, click here.

The MPH degree is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The first class was admitted for Fall 1997 and since that time, over 400 students have graduated from the program.

Master of Science in Occupational Health

The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine also offers a Master of Science in Occupational Health (MSOH) degree and Certificate in Occupational Health (COH) program in Industrial Hygiene (IH).  The MSOH - IH program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology - Applied Science Accreditation Commission. (ABET ASAC), ABET Inc., Baltimore, MD, 21202. In addition, the program is recognized as a CDC/NIOSH Training Program and has received a grant as part of the Healthy People initiative.

Through this grant, a few scholarships are available to new students. For more information on these scholarships, click here. Since 1988, over 150 students have graduated from the MSOH degree - IH program and four have graduated from the COH - IH program.

Certificate Programs

The Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine offers certificate programs in five areas. Certificate programs are describe by clicking the links in the left menu bar.  The Global Health Certificate program is offered by the Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health. For more information about the Certificate in Global Health, click here.

Dual Degree Programs

Three degree programs are offered that combine with other majors and professions.  Requirements for each dual degree vary.  Click on the link in the left sidebar for more information on these popular programs.

Continuing Education Opportunities

DPHPM Grand Rounds: 

MAY:  Thursday, May 16, 4:00 PM, Room 1000A Collier Building.  Dr. Barbara Saltzman, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Toledo, will speak on "Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Control: A Piece of the Genetic Puzzle.

Center for Successful Aging, University of Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center and Alzheimer's Association-Northwest Ohio Chapter will be sponsoring an all day conference Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Levis Commons. The conference for individuals with memory loss, caregivers and healthcare professionals is called "Connecting, Coping and Caring Through Creativity," and features Beth Spencer, MA, LMSW as the key note speaker.  Register on line at http://act.alz.org/toledoconference2013 .  CEUs available. For more information, call 1-800-272-3900.