The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Reviews

"If you are interested in getting an MPH for the financial gain or to simply get in and out with a master's degree, then this program is for you! The professors are either too busy or just don't care about your progress as a researcher or future academic. And if you do show promise of either of those, professors will only give you opportunities if you agree to either work for the ridiculous $14 an hour pay (which most professors claim they cannot change) or if you agree to enroll in the PhD program (which does not provide a stipend). My advisor straight up told me I could not do a thesis because she did not have the time, unless I wanted to post-pone my degree a whole year. Advisors are awful; mine constantly is asking me about the degree requirements and she has been there for over a decade. The faculty are also strict when it comes to sticking to the status-quo, so if you are really passionate about health equity or health justice then this is definitely NOT the program/school for you. I went here cause it's cheaper to other schools and is close to where I live, but it has been a major, major disappointment. I am only two semesters out and overall the poor-quality of this school has only awarded me a cynicism towards the future of public health.Read Less"

"I was enrolled in a regional campus and all the professors and staff were exceptional, well prepared and renowned. Everyone was very helpful. However when I was really needed help no one could help me because they were in regional campus and the professor who treated me differently was in the main campus. When it comes to personal reputation a few professors can make it very difficult for you. This professor gave ma an F and when I objected on grades he emailed me that if I take the course again he will change my grade and remove F from my transcript but when I took course second time he made sure that I barely get passing marks. So I had a 'F' and then I got a 'C' and a waste of my money as well. After graduating my only options were either go for a phd or do a research associate type of job. It doesn't pay you well too. I am trying to forget it as a bad experience.Read Less"

"I was at a regional campus. Faculty and classes were great."

"The professors were wonderful as they treated all students with respect and classes were laid back, yet extremely informative. When I was enrolled in the program, the regional campus I attended (San Antonio) was located in a small office building, but I believe the campus has been relocated into the larger UT Health System Building. The courses were offered in a variety of settings: classroom, online, and via video correspondence."

"I have been afforded the unique opportunity to do a dual master's degree in The University of Texas network, and I could not be more thrilled. I am one of only a handful of students in the nation who has chosen to study Public Health and Social Work on a dual degree plan. I have known for many years that it would require an intense degree plan and curriculum to help me reach my career goals, and UT has the staff, courses, and connections to the local community to help me get there. I am ecstatic about the connections I've made with well-respected doctors and activists during my time here. I would recommend this school to everyone.Read Less"

"I, initially, chose to attend UT because of the cost, the reputation of the program, and the location. Though I was out of state, I received many grants and a GA position that made my program even more affordable. I loved my time at UT! I was trained by the top experts in my field and there were many opportunities to join their research. Living in Houston was also a huge plus. Houston was a slower paced city than say a Chicago, but there is never a dull moment. The weather is another perk."

"Overall obtaining my masters degree was an incredibly wonderful opportunity. It broadened my education and encouraged me to look at my world and observe the greater issues at hand. Most of my undergraduate degree taught me to be very specific (at the molecular level) and obtaining a degree in Public Health was a complete 180 for me in that I learned to look at major issues affecting entire populations. I learned a lot about the social sciences which are more abstract than the hard sciences are. The program is a partnership between all of the health science centers in Texas and therefore we had professors from all of the major cities in Texas. We would learn via ITV where each classroom had a camera connected to it and we could see our class plus the other classes throughout Texas enrolled in the same course. All of us would watch and talk to the same professor. This had its positives and negatives. The negatives include the fact that if classes didnt put their mute on while the lecture was going on you would be able to hear everything in that classroom. There were often technical issues with sound and with putting on a presentation for all of the class sites to see. However, the positives for obtaining your masters degree via ITV is that you get to collaborate with students and professors all throughout Texas and you can learn from experts on each issue / subject matter since you have more resources.Read Less"

"I started off as a certificate student at the University of Texas Health Science Center (School of Public Health). While completing my certificate in general public health I decided to go forward and continue working towards my masters I absolutely love the program and the curriculum set behind the program. The downfall is that even though it's only one school it is composed of six different campuses around the state of Texas. With that being said a lot of the classes are through the ITV system in which classes are broadcasted from the various regional campuses. I am a very hands on type of person and I find it sometimes difficult learning from a person I can not physically talk to and see. The downfall of ITV is the city with the professor sometimes tends to get more attention then the other regional campuses. Like I said I love the school I just wish more classes where with physical teachers.Read Less"