Degrees & Programs - Academics - School of Public Health

Our four distinct degree types and numerous dual-degree and program minor offerings cover the entire range of public health topics essential for a healthy world, including racism, climate change, and emerging infectious diseases. Through rigorous education, students leave UMN ready to take on the challenges of a rapidly changing world and drive efforts toward health equity.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

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Community Health Promotion
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Maternal & Child Health (standard & advanced standing options)
Public Health Administration & Policy
Public Health Administration & Policy (distance program)
Public Health Administration & Policy (executive program)
Public Health Data Science
Public Health Nutrition
Public Health Practice (executive program)

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

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Master of Healthcare Administration (full-time, on campus)
Executive Master of Healthcare Administration

Master of Science (MS)

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Executive (Working Professionals) Degrees

For mid-career students who have at least 2-3 years work experience in a public health or health care setting. Our executive programs blend online coursework with intensive in-person courses, allowing for flexibility in your continued learning.

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
Maternal & Child Health (“Advanced Standing” MPH Program)
Executive Public Health Administration & Policy (MPH)
Executive Public Health Practice (MPH)

Doctoral (PhD)

4+1 Degrees

Environmental Health Sciences MPH
The Integrated 4+1 MPH allows undergraduate students from the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota Rochester to graduate with both a BS and an MPH degree in five years.

Dual-Degrees

Dual degree programs provide students with comprehensive skills and training that complement any public health education and practice. The MPH degree may be completed online and students from other institutions may apply to our MPH degree program. We will be glad to work your curriculum at your institute. The School of Public Health offers dual degrees with the following UMN programs: