Master of Public Health (MPH) 

More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.

Degree Required Courses

• Theoretical Foundations of Health Behaviors
• Introduction to Environmental Health
• Fundamentals of Epidemiology
• Public Health Administration
• Design and Analysis of Public Health Interventions Healthcare Communication
• Families and Health
• International Health Systems: A Comparative Approach
• The Business of Healthcare
• Public Health Practicum

Concentration

Purdue University online Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers two high-demand concentrations designed to prepare professionals to lead in today’s evolving public health landscape: 

Family and Community Health 
Examine the social, cultural, and economic factors shaping public health outcomes in families and communities. Gain the skills to assess health challenges, develop community-based programs, and lead as educators, advocates, or policy analysts—equipped to address growing disparities and shifting definitions of “family.” 

Epidemiology 
Build expertise in tracking, analyzing, and preventing disease across populations. This concentration focuses on the tools and methods used to investigate public health threats—from chronic illness to emerging outbreaks. You’ll dive into study design, public health surveillance, and statistical modeling through courses like Design and Analysis of Randomized Trials in Public Health, Public Health Surveillance, and Applied Regression Analysis. Learn how to identify patterns, evaluate interventions, and inform public health responses with data-driven insights. 

Whether you’re looking to empower communities or inform public health policy through data, Purdue’s MPH concentrations give you the skills to make a measurable difference. 

Find Your Calling with Purdue’s Master of Public Health

Purdue University’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to empower professionals to promote health equity, prevent disease and improve healthcare delivery. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in public health, population health management and community-based interventions.

Why Choose Purdue’s Online MPH Program?

• 100% Online & Flexible – Study from anywhere and complete weekly coursework at times that fit your schedule.
• CEPH-Accredited – A degree recognized by employers nationwide for its quality and credibility.
• No GRE Required – Streamlined application process.
• Personalized Support – 1:1 guidance from expert faculty and advisors throughout your journey.
• Real-World Experience – Complete a hands-on capstone project and a 200-hour practicum.
• Graduate in as Little as Two Years – Fast-track your career in public health (excluding practicum).
• Eight-week Courses – Complete each class in half the time of a full semester.
  

Program Manager Finds a Passion for Community Service in Purdue’s Online Master of Public Health

After Gabriella Quintana graduated from Purdue University in 2018 with a bachelor’s in public health, she moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area and started a career in clinic services. A couple years later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and her field was thrust into a crisis. Her undergraduate coursework had focused on epidemiology, a branch of health science focused on the distribution and control of disease in communities, so she understood how serious the pandemic was — and the role public health professionals played in mitigating the crisis.