UMS's MPH program puts you on a path toward progress. By joining the global health movement, you invest in the world by working toward access to equitable healthcare across all borders. Our online degree prepares you to raise awareness of health as a basic human right, whether it's through research, financial assistance or policy analysis.

Program outcomes include:

• Apply global health concepts, theories, and principles to effectively address global health issues
• Analyze patterns and trends within public health to solve population-based health problems
• Improve wellness through assessment, monitoring and prevention strategies
• Propose evidence-based programs that improve access, quality and delivery of healthcare
• Evaluate the development and implementation of programs through research
• Promote the health and social justice of individuals, communities and populations through policy analysis and outreach strategies
• Launch initiatives that protect and promote healthy lifestyles

As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your MPH in global health online at UMS include:

• Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable online tuition rates in the nation
• Convenience. Access your coursework where and when you want – our online classroom is available 24/7
• Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
• Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities
• Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study

Your master’s in global health positions you for opportunities within:

• disaster relief organizations
• multilateral agencies
• research institutions
• governmental and non-governmental agencies

From designing educational platforms to analyzing today’s health issues, you’ll open yourself up to a variety of roles in the field that allow to you serve on a global level.

The global health concentration has been developed by industry experts with relevant experience, including Dr. Sarah McCool, whose work in global health issues has taken her to Haiti and Bangladesh.

UMS's global health concentration takes your MPH further into worldwide well-being. Our program pairs a solid foundation of public health issues with 3 courses that allow you to specialize in the principles and policies of the global health environment.

Taught by faculty who've worked in the field, the degree also aligns to the competencies instituted by the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health (ASPPH), strengthening both your skill set and your mindset for this life-changing profession.

Applied Practice Experience

As part of the MPH program, students must also complete a practical experience over 2 terms where you will gain real-world, onsite field-work experience. Similar to an internship, this experience offered in both PHE 680 and PHE 685 allows you to apply your knowledge in a public health setting and learn from working professionals in the field while networking and adding valuable experience to your resume. You will locate, select, and confirm a site along with guidance and support from program staff, faculty, and administration prior to enrolling in PHE 680.

The practical experience must be US based. Please ask your admission counselor or advisor for more information. The degree culminates with a capstone project that synthesizes coursework with real-world experiences.