Master of Public Health Online
Advance your leadership and research abilities. Explore evaluation methods, strategies for public health interventions and grant writing in this career-focused online master’s degree.
Enrollment for our accelerated online program is open. Get started today!
Program Overview
Learn more about your 100% online Master of Public Health
$19,826.10
Total Tuition
14 - 22 months
Program Duration
42
Credit Hours
Deepen your knowledge of key factors shaping healthcare systems with the online Master of Public Health from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This CEPH-accredited program explores epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental health sciences while preparing you for roles as a strategic, research-driven leader in this vital field.
Learn from the same supportive faculty who teach on campus as you progress through 100% online coursework focusing on social and behavioral sciences, health policy and management and the critical examination of health disparities in diverse populations. The online Master of Public Health empowers you to pursue leading industry roles and prepares you to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
In this online program, you will learn to:
- Develop foundational public health knowledge and skills through real-world applications
- Engage in research and scholarly activities that address health disparities and/or the health of diverse populations, locally and/or globally
- Participate in service experiences that improve health and access for diverse populations in the Illinois and/or Missouri communities
- Learn to foster an inclusive climate and promote diversity
- Develop foundational public health knowledge and skills through real-world applications
- Engage in research and scholarly activities that address health disparities and/or the health of diverse populations, locally and/or globally
- Participate in service experiences that improve health and access for diverse populations in the Illinois and/or Missouri communities
- Learn to foster an inclusive climate and promote diversity
Career opportunities:
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Project Manager
- Public Health Educator
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Project Manager
- Public Health Educator
The Master of Public Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Tuition
Keep your budget intact with pay-by-the-course tuition
Tuition for the Master of Public Health online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$472.05
Per Credit Hour
$1,416.15
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$19,826.10*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
Take note of these important dates and deadlines
The Master of Public Health program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Find out what you need to apply to the online Master of Public Health
Admission to the MPH online program is based on a variety of factors including undergraduate grade point average (GPA), professional resume and previous work in other graduate programs.
Register quickly and easily – here’s what you need to know
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Personal statement describing how the program relates to professional goals (500-800 words)
- Current resume
- Applicants who have significant public health work experience are encouraged to apply. Work experience will be evaluated as a part of the admission package.
- Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are recommended, but not required
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at 877-244-4661.
Courses
Explore the industry-relevant coursework for the online Master of Public Health
The MPH online curriculum is comprised of 42 credit hours, including 33 credit hours of public health core courses and 9 credit hours of electives.
Please note: Students will take PBHE 599A: Capstone Project across 2 terms for a combined total of 6 credit hours and 14 weeks.
Students must take the elective courses below:
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