Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program

Earn Your Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University at Albany

Make a positive impact on the wellness of at-risk populations with an MPH from UAlbany – the only public health program in the country established in partnership between a state health department and a university (our partnership with the New York State Department of Health has been going strong for over 35 years!). Our internship program is one of the most extensive for practice-based public health education, and we’re proud of our consistent recognition as a top public health program in the country.

With an MPH from UAlbany under your belt, you’ll possess the skills and experience you need for a successful and meaningful career helping public health organizations achieve their goals.

ON-CAMPUS MPH

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Save Lives and Support Community Wellness

The on-campus MPH program provides you with a strong foundation in primary public health fields and advanced knowledge in your area of interest. Concentration options include biomedical sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social behavior and community health.

FULLY ONLINE MPH

Improve Health and Prevent Disease Across Populations

Learn to develop, implement, and evaluate public health interventions through a fully online, flexible MPH program with a concentration in public health practice. You can earn your degree part-time from anywhere, receiving the same rigorous education you’d receive on our campus.

Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles

A Pathway to Public Health

If you want to increase your knowledge of interdisciplinary public health topics, but aren’t ready to commit to a degree program, the fully online graduate certificate in public health fundamentals may be a good choice for you. This online certificate comprises six foundational public health courses. Taught by leading public health practitioners, the program covers basic concepts and pressing problems across public health domains.

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Information sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the Master of Public Health program and the application process.

There are no on-campus information sessions scheduled at this time. All information sessions will be held via Zoom in Eastern Time.

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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) DEGREE PROGRAM

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