ObjectiveThe shortage of health human resources highlights the necessity of high-level public health education.Master of Public Health (MPH) education is an important aspect to improve the ability of public health talents.The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of MPH project on graduates′ career and application of their learned ability in Fudan University.

MethodsAn online questionnaire survey was conducted among Masters of Public Health who graduated from Fudan University from 2006 to 2013 to investigate the impact of MPH learning on their career and public health competency.

ResultsThe contribution of MPH project reported by graduates to the improvement of public health professional competence after graduation ranged from 74.7% to 96.5%.Over 90% graduates thought there were 9 competencies among the 23 public health professional competencies in the study of MPH had certain or greater help to their work.And 49.5% of the graduates thought that their leadership level had improved, and 33% participators thought their personal remuneration increased after graduation.

ConclusionThis study shows that MPH project can help graduates improve their professional ability, promote the construction of public health leadership, and enhance their self-identity.MPH education project still has room to improve in the ability development of graduates regarding community work and policy making.