Graduate Certificate in Public Health at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The 12-credit online Graduate Certificate in Public Health covers core public health concepts in four classes completed over two semesters. All 12 credits transfer into any SPHHS MPH programme with grades of B or better.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Professional and Online Programs | Duration: 12 credits (4 classes), two semesters, online | Intake: Fall only; application deadline August 28, 2026 | Study mode: online | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Four core courses, for example SPHHS 605 Health Equity and the Foundations of Public Health Practice, SPHHS 606 Leading Change: Policy, Advocacy, and Action, and SPHHS 615 Epidemiology & Biostatistics Part A.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate certificate: bachelor's degree with a 2.8 to 3.0 GPA; free application, CV/resume, two letters of recommendation, official transcripts; TOEFL/IELTS if needed; GRE not required.

USD 8,100 for the whole programme (Fall 2025). 12 credits at $675/credit; stated total; excludes registration fee. Source

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall only; application deadline August 28, 2026

Duration: 12 credits (4 classes), two semesters, online

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