An MPH for Public Health Professionals as Unique as You

"I have no words to express my gratitude to my former colleagues, the management, and staff of UMass Amherst. Evidently, the MPH degree has turned around my career. I am amazed at how much more I know and how my contribution is changing lives."

— Simpson Tumwikirize ’08 MPH, Director of Program Management, FHI 360’s Global HIV/AIDS Initiative in Nigeria (GHAIN)

Comprehensive

Choose from a range of courses that approach public health practice from a variety of perspectives. Reflect on the ethical considerations of topics like public health law, health disparities, and community development. Gain skills in program planning and evaluation. Learn how to conduct public health research. Build your knowledge of global issues in public health then apply them in the real world. 

Flexible

There is no one-size-fits-all course load for online students at UMass Amherst SPHHS — you can take a full load, just one course, or even take time off and stay in the program. We’ll help you achieve your goals at whatever pace makes sense for you.

Pioneering

Ours was one of the first fully online MPH programs, launched in Fall 2001, and we continue to reinvent our approach to offer you engaging coursework that will help you advance your career. In the last few years alone, we’ve developed and taught courses on the Affordable Care Act, the rise of prescription drugs and street narcotics, and Zika.

Accredited

Your certificate will enjoy tremendous credibility in the field, as the program is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), and is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

Experienced and Hands-on Faculty

All our faculty have been teaching in the online format for more than three years with some having taught for over 20. They don't simply moderate your course; they teach, engage, question, listen, and are committed to your growth and success.