Master of Public Health
Impact the health of your community with an education that crosses geographical and cultural borders to promote a healthier, happier society.
Member of the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health (ASPPH)
Top100
Globally
-Center for World University Rankings
Top25%
Worldwide
-QS World University Rankings (2018)
CEPH
Accredited
-Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) ceph.org
Quick Facts
Why Earn an Online MPH?
Earn a degree that makes a difference, not just in your life and career, but in the well-being of your community. Whether you’re interested in preventing chronic disease, educating underserved communities on healthy behavior, or working to improve health policy, you will graduate with the freedom to choose your own career path.
Zuckerman College of Public Health
The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is the only public health program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) in the state of Arizona.
This practice-based, professional degree offers three concentrations that reflect the disciplines most vital to your success: Applied Epidemiology, Health Behavior Health Promotion and Health Services Administration. 50% of your coursework will be concentration-based, resulting in a highly specialized degree. You will also have the opportunity to complete an internship to gain practical, hands-on experience in your area of concentration.
Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) Dual Degree Option: You also have the opportunity to enroll in a dual-degree MPH/DNP program that will enable you to have a positive impact on population health outcomes. This option seamlessly blends the College of Nursing’s DNP program with the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health’s MPH program to provide you with a structured 3.5-year full-time program of study. As a dual degree student, you will be admitted to both programs simultaneously, allowing for a rich, coordinated, interdisciplinary learning experience. Upon admission, you are assigned to a DNP and MPH faculty advisor team that collaboratively supports your academic success.
Eligibility: This program is designed for applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Coursework in human or general biology, and either algebra precalculus or calculus with a grade of C or higher is required.
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
The core curriculum for this degree program includes:
Skills
Earning your Master of Public Health in Public Health will build core skills, including:
- Collaboration
- Community engagement
- Cultural competency
- Data analysis
- Leadership
- Policy advocacy
- Policy development
- Program design and evaluation
- Research
- Systems thinking
- Verbal and written communication
Concentrations
Applied Epidemiology
This concentration provides systematic training in measuring and studying the distribution, characteristics and causes of disease across demographics. Epidemiology is a fundamental science of public health and is essential in the prevention of rare and chronic diseases, disability and premature death.
Applied Epidemiology
Examples of courses that you may take include:
- EPID 572B: Applied Epidemiologic Methods
- BIOS 576B: Biostatistics for Research
- EPID 579: Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- EPID 555: Introduction to Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology
Health Services Administration
This concentration offers a combination of public health and health care administration classes that provides you with a multifaceted understanding of the administrative and business aspects of health care. Use the skills learned in the curriculum to pursue leadership roles in both governmental and non-governmental settings.
Health Services Administration
Examples of courses that you may take include:
- PHPM 562: Health Services Administration
- PHPM 608A: Public Health Law and Ethics
- PHP 641: Health Systems Delivery
- PHPM 558: Health Care Marketing
Health Behavior Health Promotion
This concentration examines the sociocultural factors that influence health and health behavior. The concentration operates under the philosophy that education, communication and effective implementation of sound health policies and initiatives can improve quality of life. Promote healthier lifestyles in culturally diverse populations around the world.
Health Behavior Health Promotion
Examples of courses that you may take include:
- HPS 532P: Planning of Public Health Programs
- HPS 531: Contemporary Health Issues and Research
- HPS 535: Multi-Cultural Health Beliefs
- HPS 628: Public Health Research and Evaluation
Dates & Deadlines
The Master of Public Health program offers rolling admission throughout the year.
Master of Public Health Program Info Sessions:
- Wednesday, March 15, 2023. 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MST) RSVP Here
- Monday, April 17, 2023. 4:00 - 5:00 PM (MST) RSVP Here
Upcoming Application Deadlines:
- Spring 2023: November 15, 2022
- Summer 2023: March 1, 2023
- Fall 2023: July 1, 2023
Upcoming Start Dates:
- Spring 2023: January 11, 2023
Career Outlook
109,000 new public health jobs expected by 2022 - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
With an MPH degree, you can work in a variety of settings, including health care delivery and administration, government organizations and nonprofits. You may choose to help write and shape policies for government organizations, become a community advocate for healthier lifestyles through health departments and nonprofits, or conduct scientific research to help prevent the spread of disease. No matter which path you choose, you will have many opportunities to make a positive impact on your community.
Online MPH alumni have worked in county/state health departments, non-profit organizations, university settings, healthcare systems/hospitals, the CDC, for-profit organizations that offer health services or employee wellness programs, insurance companies and a variety of other organizations.
Admissions Process
Applying through SOPHAS
Apply online through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for all accredited schools of public health. Application materials, including transcripts, statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation, will be submitted through SOPHAS.
Submit Transcripts
Official U.S. and Canadian Transcripts - Transcripts should be submitted from all colleges/universities attended to SOPHAS at:
PO Box 9111
Watertown, MA 02471
International Transcripts – International transcripts (not including study abroad transcripts) should be evaluated by the World Evaluation Service at www.wes.org/cas.
Submit Test Scores
Submit official test scores to SOPHAS
GRE and MCAT requirements are waived for all cohorts through Fall 2023.
GRE: UA College of Public Health/SOPHAS Code 4253, which routes scores directly to SOPHAS
MCAT: SOPHAS code "SOPHAS"
TOEFL (international applicants): SOPHAS code 5688
IELTS (international applicants): SOPHAS code "SOPHAS"
Supplemental Application
Once you have completed your SOPHAS application, submit a short supplemental application through the University of Arizona Graduate College and pay the application fee: apply.grad.arizona.edu.
Cost & Aid
Sample tuition per trimester for a student taking 6 credits:
- Tuition/Fees $5,930
- Books/Supplies $600
- Total per trimester $6,530
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
Questions about Financial Aid?
The online MPH degree is eligible for federal loans. Please contact onlinefinancialaid@arizona.edu for more information.
Questions?
Online MPH students have a dedicated Outreach Counselor to answer any questions you might have about enrolling in this program.
Patrick Schofield
Graduate Enrollment Counselor
520-621-0898 ext 153
General Email
coph-onlinemph@arizona.edu
