If you've been considering ways to advance your career in public health, learn more about UB's Online Individualized MPH program. Professionals who want to take their career to the next level can take advantage of online learning and customize their program to meet their unique interests and career objectives with our fully individualized curriculum option, or focus your training on health equity.
At this moment in history, public health has gained wide recognition as the key discipline in improving and protecting the health of communities and populations. An MPH degree on your resume will get the attention of employers looking for well-trained professionals in the field or tell your current employer you’re ready to make a move to a more critical role.
The Online Individualized MPH gives you a solid footing in foundational public health education with coursework and hands-on practice activities. It also allows you to tailor your program to emphasize your unique interests. Fascinated by the intersection of child health and the health care system? Health disparities and the environment? Health policy and technology? No matter what your interest, you can craft a course of study that will grow your expertise.
Since all program coursework is online, you can choose the schedule that meets your needs, working when and where it’s convenient for you. As important, the Online Individualized MPH program was created in 2018, well before the pandemic. It was designed from the ground up to be fully online and to offer rigorous courses and teaching methods based on the best practices for online instruction.
When the time comes for your CEPH-required field training, you can choose a site location anywhere that’s suitable for you.
Faculty are fully equipped with the support they need to provide you with a world-class online education. Whether you are a local professional who needs class time to work with your busy schedule or you are across the country, you'll work with UB faculty who have won awards for their effective and enthusiastic virtual teaching.
UB is a public institution and its tuition and fees make getting your degree an affordable option. UB offers lower rates for online students, as well as financial aid and scholarships to applicable students.
UB is a flagship of the State University of New York, designated as a R1 research institution for its rigorous level of research. The School of Public Health and Health Professions is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.