Degrees & Programs
Our four distinct degree types and numerous dual-degree and program minor offerings cover the entire range of today’s prevalent public health topics. Through rigorous education, students leave UMN ready to take on the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Biostatistics
- Community Health Promotion
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Maternal & Child Health (standard & advanced standing options)
- Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing
- Public Health Administration & Policy
- Public Health Administration & Policy (executive program)
- Public Health Nutrition
- Public Health Practice (executive program)
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Master of Healthcare Administration (full-time, on campus)
- Executive Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Science (MS)
- 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)
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 compliment any public health education and practice. 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
- Advanced Management Training for Clinician Leaders
- Applied Biostatistics Certificate
- Clinical Research Certificate
- Management Fundamentals in Health Care Organizations
- Public Health Certificate in Food Protection
- Public Health Certificate in Preparedness, Response & Recovery
- Global Health 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
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 Epidemiology
- 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:
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