Online Master of Public Health

Online Master of Public Health

Become a future public health leader in our flexible, case-based online Master of Public Health program.

Online Master of Public Health

Become a future public health leader in our flexible, case-based online Master of Public Health program.

At the Brown University School of Public Health, our goal is simple and ambitious: To equip the next generation of public health leaders with the data analysis capabilities, public health knowledge and leadership skills to tackle the global health challenges of our time.

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To empower more people who can help meet those challenges, we’ve reimagined our generalist master of public health degree as a 100% online master of public health program. This allows working professionals worldwide greater access to graduate education from one of the country’s best universities for public health. The online MPH degree program is designed for working professionals throughout the United States and internationally. We aim to create a globally diverse student body. Graduate students will enter the program with at least two years of work experience, so you can meaningfully grow your career and enliven class discussions.

Curriculum

Acquire keen analytical, leadership and communication skills by studying current public health issues such as pandemics, health care system challenges and social inequities through case-based learning in our online Master of Public Health program.
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Integrated Learning Experience

Complete an analysis and make recommendations to address a real-world public health issue in your Integrated Learning Experience project for the online Master of Public Health program.
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Review admission and scholarship requirements for Brown’s online Master of Public Health program and begin your application.
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Develop your public health practice through case-based pedagogy in Brown University’s online Master of Public Health degree program.

In keeping with the Brown University School of Public Health motto, learn public health by doing public health, we have revolutionized our Master of Public Health degree program curriculum through case-based learning. Brown University's is one of the few schools of public health to use this compelling pedagogical approach.

Case-based learning in our public health online degree program allows you to tackle real-world cases, while also honing your skills in data analysis, leadership and communication. 

16 - 24 months

Graduate ready to further your career in as little as 16 months

12

Courses required for graduation

100% online

Increase your influence and positive impact on public health while staying in your community

The standard course sequence is designed to be completed across 24 months, however students interested in completing their coursework quicker can complete our intensive 16 month, accelerated course sequence. This sequence would allow students to complete up to 4 classes during a Fall and Spring semester. Per Brown policy, students are limited to enrolling in a maximum of 2 courses during the Summer semester.

As one of the country’s best schools for public health — ranked among the top ten schools for NIH funding — you will study with world-class faculty who are eminent scholars and practitioners. Equipped with an internationally respected MPH degree from Brown, our Master of Public Health graduates go on to pursue further education and distinguished careers in government, politics, the nonprofit sector, healthcare, consulting and other areas.

The Brown University School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).

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Spring 2026 Applications

Application Opens: August, 13 2025
Priority Deadline: September 15, 2025
Final Deadline: October 15, 2025
Semester Starts: January 21, 2026

Fall 2026 Applications

Application Opens: September 15, 2025
Early Action Deadline: March 15, 2026
Priority Deadline: May 15, 2026
Final Deadline: June 15, 2026
Semester Starts: September 9, 2026

Summer 2026 Applications

Application Opens: September 15, 2025
Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2025
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Final Deadline: March 1, 2026
Semester Starts: May 18, 2026

Scholarships

Apply for a scholarship to Brown University’s online Master of Public Health program.

NOTE: Online MPH students are not eligible for the Health Equity Scholars program, If applicants want to be considered for the Health Equity Scholars program, then they need to apply to the on-campus MPH program.