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 May 2026. For the most current program information, please refer to the official website of the respective school.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) from UNC-Chapel Hill's top-ranked Gillings School of Global Public Health in as few as 16–20 months. Our CEPH-accredited online learning experience offers three concentrations: MPH Leadership, MPH Nutrition, Food Systems and Health, and Applied Epidemiology. No GRE required.
- 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.
Master of Public Health
Founded in 1997, the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University is dedicated to empowering underserved populations and advancing the health of communities around the globe. Our live, online classes feature a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio, enabling you to form close connections with your peers and GW faculty in an engaging learning environment. Earn your MPH in as few as 12 months and make a meaningful difference in public health — without having to relocate — with MPH@GW. No GRE required.
- Complete in as few as 12 months
- No GRE required
- Accredited by CEPH
List of public health programs by concentration
- Online MPH
- Behavioral and health sciences
- Biostatistics
- Clinical public health
- Community and population health
- Dual/joint MPH
- Environmental health
- Epidemiology
- Generalist MPH
- Global public health
- Health administration and management
- Health sciences
- Population health
- Nutrition public health
- Health promotion
- Social public health
Information last updated: January 2024