MPH Public Health Practice (Online) at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The Online MPH in Public Health Practice is a 42-credit, fully online part-time degree for working public health and health care professionals, with small classes (core capped at 40, electives at 25) and advising up to six months after graduation. It is CEPH- and NECHE-accredited.

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Professional and Online Programs | Duration: 42 credits, 2.5-3 years part-time, 100% online | Intake: Fall (June 15), Spring (Oct 15), Summer (Apr 15) | Study mode: online | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Sample courses include HPP 690S Current Topics in Public Health Practice: Climate Change and Population Health, HPP 633 The US Mental Health System and HPP 660 Evidence Based Policy.

Career pathways

Public health practice roles.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Online MPH in Public Health Practice and Online MPH in Global Health: bachelor's degree; cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (successful applicants typically 3.0+); at least two years of professional experience in health care or public health (one year may be waived with a BA/BS in Public Health or a graduate certificate in Public Health); CV, personal statement, diversity essay, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts; TOEFL if applicable; GRE/GMAT not required. Applications via SOPHAS and the UMass Supplemental Application; rolling, deadlines June 15 (Fall), October 15 (Spring), April 15 (Summer).

USD 28,350 for the whole programme (Fall 2025). 42 credits at $675/credit; stated total; same rate regardless of location; excludes registration fee and Graduate School entrance 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 (June 15), Spring (Oct 15), Summer (Apr 15)

Duration: 42 credits, 2.5-3 years part-time, 100% online

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