Public Health (MPH)
Master's
The Master of Public Health is designed to meet the growing demand for leaders in public health at the local, regional, national, and global levels.
Program overview
Training public health leaders
Knowledgeable, professionally educated public health practitioners are in high demand. The Master of Public Health program trains graduates to meet that demand by equipping them with the technical expertise necessary to tackle complex urban, rural, and local health problems. Interdisciplinary faculty then pair that technical know-how with the cultural sensitivity required to communicate effectively with, and advocate for, diverse populations, both within the United States and abroad. Students examine how the built environment can affect populations’ wellbeing through the lens of the social determinants of health.
Graduates leave the program prepared to effectively address the inequities and multi-level public health risks that impact diverse populations.
Knowledgeable, professionally educated public health practitioners are in high demand. The Master of Public Health program trains graduates to meet that demand by equipping them with the technical expertise necessary to tackle complex urban, rural, and local health problems. Interdisciplinary faculty then pair that technical know-how with the cultural sensitivity required to communicate effectively with, and advocate for, diverse populations, both within the United States and abroad. Students examine how the built environment can affect populations’ wellbeing through the lens of the social determinants of health.
Graduates leave the program prepared to effectively address the inequities and multi-level public health risks that impact diverse populations.
The MPH in Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.
- Fall and spring entry dates
- All core courses meet in the evenings once a week to accommodate working professionals
- Elective courses may be taken on a wide range of public health topics, including cross-departmental offerings from Northeastern’s other colleges (law, business, social sciences, and more)
- Community-oriented, 200-hour practicum takes place in a professional public health setting
- The capstone project allows students to integrate theory and practice experiences in a major research, program planning, policy development, management, service delivery, or evaluation project
- Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) Exam, the only professional certification specific to the field of public health
A graduate from the Master of Public Health program has both the technical expertise to address specific urban health issues as well as the strategic and cultural competency needed to interact effectively with and be an advocate for diverse urban populations. Completing your public health training at Northeastern University affords the opportunity to learn from and work with public health professionals striving to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities across Northeastern’s Global Campus Network.
Graduates with an MPH degree are employed in a number of varied professional settings including: federal, state, and local health agencies; universities and colleges; hospitals; ambulatory medical centers; nonprofit organizations; community-based agencies; insurance and pharmaceutical industries; health maintenance organizations; and private foundations.
Admissions
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A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Fall Term
| International Applicants | Priority Deadline: April 1 |
| Domestic Applicants | Priority Deadline: June 1 |
Spring Term
| International Applicants | Final Deadline: October 15 |
| Domestic Applicants | Final Deadline: December 1 |
SOPHAS application
Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources only
Transcripts from all institutions attended
Personal statement that describes your interest in and commitment to urban public health
Resumé/CV
TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Interview: The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request an in-person or telephone interview with certain candidates
Program objectives
Prepare for success
The program trains racially and ethnically diverse individuals with the skills to improve public health at diverse initiatives across local, regional, national, and global levels.
Apply research and evaluation skills to projects in health policy, health technology and informatics, mental health, social justice, urban health, environmental health, and public health leadership and advocacy.
Students engage in a required 200-hour internship with a public health organization to apply the skills and knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom.
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Cost of attendance
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$81,732Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
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