Public health concentrations and programs

Although there are common Generalist Public Health MPH programs, most MPH programs have a specialty track that you can study, also known as a concentration. The availability is wide-ranging, and some areas of study are more common than others.

Types of public health concentrations
Students who do want to focus their MPH on a particular concentration should seek programs that offer their intended area of study. This can help to direct their learning toward specific career paths or work environments.

The program cards/tables featured on this page were last updated in November 2022. For the most current program information, please refer to the official website of the respective school. 

Sponsored MPH online programs

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

Earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) from UNC-Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health in as few as 20–24 months. The CEPH-accredited online learning experience offers four concentrations.

  • Three accredited concentrations: MPH Leadership, MPH Nutrition, Food Systems and Health, and Applied Epidemiology
  • Part-time and full-time program options
  • Curriculum includes applied field experience. Field placement services available.

George Washington University

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Master of Public Health

The online MPH program from GW’s No. 12-ranked1 Milken Institute School of Public Health connects you with the epicenter of public health. Complete in as few as 12 months. No GRE required. Apply today.

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  • Complete in as few as 12 months  
  • No GRE required  
  • Accredited by CEPH 

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List of public health programs by concentration

Last updated: January 2024