Online Master of Public Health

Become a future public health leader in our flexible, case-based online Master of Public Health program.

Online Master of Public Health

Become a future public health leader in our flexible, case-based online Master of Public Health program.

At the Brown University School of Public Health, our goal in creating the online Master of Public Health degree program is simple and ambitious: To equip the next generation of public health leaders with the data analysis capabilities, public health knowledge and leadership skills to tackle the global health challenges of our time.

Curriculum

Acquire keen analytical, leadership and communication skills by studying current public health issues such as pandemics, health care system challenges and social inequities through case-based learning in our online Master of Public Health program.

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Program Administration

Learn from internationally renowned faculty who infuse courses with ground-breaking research and practice in areas such as COVID-19, minority and immigrant health, and intervention development in Brown University’s online Master of Public Health program.

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Integrated Learning Experience

Complete an analysis and make recommendations to address a real-world public health issue in your Integrated Learning Experience project for the online Master of Public Health program.

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Admissions and Financial Aid

Review admission and scholarship requirements for Brown’s online Master of Public Health program and begin your application.

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The Brown University School of Public Health

Become acquainted with the Brown University School of Public Health, including our legacy of excellence and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in public health education.

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To empower more people who can help meet those challenges, we’ve reimagined our generalist master’s in public health degree as a 100% online master’s in public health program. This allows working professionals worldwide greater access to graduate education from one of the country’s best universities for public health.

The online MPH degree program is designed for working professionals throughout the United States and internationally. We aim to create a globally diverse student body. Graduate students will enter the program with at least two years of work experience, so you can meaningfully grow your career and enliven class discussions.

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increase your influence and positive impact on public health while staying in your community

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16-24 months

In as little as 16 months, you can graduate ready to further your career

The standard course sequence is designed to be completed across 24 months, however students interested in completing their coursework quicker can complete our intensive 16 month, accelerated course sequence. This sequence would allow students to complete up to 4 classes during a Fall and Spring semester. Per Brown policy, students are limited to enrolling in a maximum of 2 courses during the Summer semester.

Develop your public health practice through case-based pedagogy in Brown University’s online Master of Public Health degree program

In keeping with the Brown University School of Public Health motto, to learn public health by doing public health, we have revolutionized our Master of Public Health degree program curriculum through case-based learning. Brown University is one of the few schools of public health to use this compelling pedagogical approach.

Case-based learning in our public health online degree program allows you to tackle real-world cases exploring issues such as health care inequities and the COVID-19 pandemic, while also honing your skills in data analysis, leadership and communication.

As one of the country’s best schools for public health — ranked among the top ten schools for NIH funding — you will study with world-class faculty who are eminent scholars and practitioners. Equipped with an internationally respected MPH degree from Brown, our Master of Public Health graduates go on to pursue further education and distinguished careers in government, politics, the nonprofit sector, healthcare, consulting and other areas.

The Brown University School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).