Abstract

This survey, held between July and December in 2007, assessed the implementation status of the master of public health (MPH) program in China, including 24 accredited schools of MPH program since 2002 and School of Public Health of Peking Union Medical College which developed master' s degree program since 1989. The education plans for MPH from these schools were compared. The characteristics of the students when they entered the schools and administrative staffs' opinions on MPH program were described. It was found that there were some problems in the implementation of MPH program. The immediate concerns are enhancing MPH education research, formulating detailed and workable education plans, and standards for education quality assurance and building education quality monitoring system. Key words: China; Master of public health; Education plan; Survey

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