Online Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH)
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Overview
It’s time to move your public health career forward. Earn the valuable MPH credential online and be ready to meet the growing demand for leaders in this field.
- Prepare for leadership roles in government, nonprofit, and private organizations that advocate for the advancement of healthy individuals, organizations, and communities.
- Develop well-rounded expertise in epidemiology, health care finance, law, management, and analytics to be able to make data-driven decisions and find evidence-based solutions for complex public health issues.
- Gain practical experience and strengthen your resume through a final capstone project that addresses real-world public health challenges.
- Customize your program with a concentration in epidemiology, public health leadership and administration, or public health informatics. A non-concentration generalist option accommodates your choice of electives or a global health micro-credential.
Gain the Skills That Employers — and the Public — Need
- Drive innovation and implement the latest tools and technologies in the fast-evolving field of public health.
- Appraise and critique contemporary health issues and policy.
- Combine leadership, advocacy, administrative, and communication skills in planning, organizing, and evaluating public health programs and processes.
- Evaluate concepts and methods of social and behavioral sciences to drive change and solve public health problems.
Earn Credit for Your Prior Professional Degree
Get the credit you deserve. If you hold an MD, DO, ND, DC, or PharmD degree from an accredited university, you may be eligible to receive 8–20 credits toward your master’s degree. Contact an Advisor to learn more.
Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
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What Courses Will I Take?
Courses in the Master of Public Health degree program teach you to apply principles of public health to real-world situations and develop administrative, ethical, and professional skills.
Your program will culminate with a capstone course that builds upon all the courses and provides you with practical experience.
Sample Courses
- Fundamentals of Public Health and Health Systems
- Health Policy
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Survey of Environmental and Occupational Health
- Issues and Concepts in Maternal and Child Health
- Public Health Programming
Program Requirements
1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours
Upcoming Start Dates
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.
Ways to Save on Time and Tuition
Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.
Transfer Credits
Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions.
Financial Aid
Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.
Grants and Loans
Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.
Corporate Partner Benefits
Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.
Military Tuition Reduction
Graduate tuition savings for military include a 17–30% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 14% per credit for veterans for graduate programs.
Prior Military Experience
Earn credit for your military training. We offer credit for ACE-evaluated training and CLEP and DANTES examinations.
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Possible Behavioral Interview Questions for This Field of Study
- Tell me about a time when you had to lead a team or group project to address a public health-related issue. How did you organize the team, and what was the outcome?
- Describe a situation where you had to analyze a complex public health problem and develop a solution that was culturally appropriate. How did you approach this challenge?
- Describe a successful outreach event you have organized. What did you do and what was the result?
- Give an example of a time when you appraised a health policy or public health issue. How did you gather and evaluate the information, and what recommendations did you make based on your analysis?
- Describe a time when you had to communicate public health information to a diverse audience. How did you ensure your message was clear?
Sample Skills Developed and Used in This Field
- Process Improvement
- Behavioral Health
- Data Analysis
- Resource Management
- Health Promotion
- Public Policy Advocacy
- Ethical Standards and Conduct
- Leadership
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Environmental Health
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Download the Program Brochure
Download our brochure to learn more about our Online Master of Public Health and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with a master’s degree in public health.
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Get to Know Our Faculty
Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.
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Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, August 2025. 2024–2025 academic year.