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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• Biostatistics
• Community Health Promotion
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Maternal & Child Health (standard & advanced standing options)
• Public Health Administration & Policy
• Public Health Administration & Policy (executive program)
• 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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• Biostatistics
• Clinical Research
• Environmental Health
• Health Services Research, Policy & Administration

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)

• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Services Research, Policy & Administration

4+1 Degrees

For undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota. The programs allow students to combine a MPH or MS degree with their BA or BS degree in just one additional year of coursework.

• Environmental Health Sciences MPH
  For undergraduate students in the UMN College of Biological Sciences

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:

• Business
• Dentistry
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Public Policy
• Social Work (contact Kathryn Schwartz-Eckhardt, epichstu@umn.edu)
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Veterinary Medicine

Certificates

• Public Health Certificate in Core Concepts
• Applied Biostatistics Certificate
• American Indian Public Health and Wellness Certificate
• Clinical Research Certificate
• Global Health Certificate
• Healthcare Management Certificate

Minors

School of Public Health minors give students in other disciplines an opportunity to integrate a foundation in public health theories and practice.

Undergraduate Minor

• Undergraduate Minor in Public Health

Graduate Minors

• Graduate Minor in American Indian Health and Wellness
• Graduate Minor in Biostatistics
• Graduate Minor in Environmental Health
• Doctoral Minor in Epidemiology
• Graduate Minor in Global Public Health
• Graduate Minor in Health Equity
• Graduate Minor in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration
• Graduate Minor in Public Health (freestanding)
• Graduate Minor in Sexual Health
• Doctoral Minor in HSRP&A (including focus in Health Economics)

Programs in India

Students are actively engaged in global health activities in India through research, education, and service through the following programs:

• Public Health Experience in Kolkata, India
• Exchange Program with Nitte University in Mangalore, India