At the Brown University School of Public Health, our goal in creating the Master of Public Health online degree program 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.
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.
To empower more people who can help meet those challenges, we’ve reimagined our generalist master’s in public health degree as a 100% online master’s in 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.
100 %
online courses
increase your influence and positive impact on public health while staying in your community
12
Courses required
Complete 12 courses for a total of 48 credit hours

24 months
In as little as 24 months, you can graduate ready to further your career
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, to learn public health by doing public health, we have revolutionized our Master of Public Health degree program curriculum through case-based learning. Brown University 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 exploring issues such as health care inequities and the COVID-19 pandemic, while also honing your skills in data analysis, leadership and communication.
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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Final Deadline: October 15, 2023
Semester Starts: January 24, 2024
Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2023
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2023
Final Deadline: February 15, 2023
Semester Starts: May 20, 2024