Learn more about our MPH
Temple's Master of Public Health (MPH) programs prepare you to create health policy, lead organizations, prevent illness, and solve healthcare issues in your community and around the globe.
You’ll learn strategies for addressing health disparities that affect diverse populations—approaching health and well-being through an interdisciplinary lens in one of the largest and most academically diverse schools of public health in the country.
Our six concentrations prepare you for a wide range of careers across public health, healthcare, and health services settings.
Which MPH program is right for you?
The MPH in Applied Biostatistics prepares you for careers in public health research and practice, as well as biomedical or pharmaceutical research, focusing on statistical techniques to effectively address public health concerns and research questions. On-campus only.
The MPH in Environmental Health prepares you for practice-oriented careers in environmental health, with an emphasis on examining environmental exposures from water, soil and air that affect community health. On-campus only.
The MPH in Epidemiology prepares you for practice- and research-oriented careers in epidemiology—understanding the descriptive characteristics, determinants and risk factors that influence the public’s health. On-campus or online options.
The MPH in Health Policy and Management teaches you to assess, develop, design, implement and manage public health-related programs and initiatives. On-campus or online options.
The MPH in Nutrition trains you to improve nutrition among individuals and communities, particularly in vulnerable populations facing poorer health outcomes, and prepares you to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
The MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences trains you to assess and address the behavioral, cultural and social factors that influence pressing public health problems. On-campus on online options.
Why Temple University?
- A degree built for you: With six concentrations and part-time and online options for select programs, our MPH is a flexible degree that can be tailored to your interests and schedule.
- Hands-on fieldwork: Gain real-world experience with hundreds of partners—from community organizations to government agencies—around the region.
- Renowned faculty: Learn from experts in the fields of public health communication, policy, epidemiology and biostatistics, and more.
Master of Public Health fast facts
- Duration: Two years of full-time study or up to four years part time (Nutrition MPH requires 21 months of full-time study)
- Credits: 42-credit program (48 credits for Nutrition MPH)
- Format: All programs can be completed in-person at Temple's Main Campus. Select concentrations can be completed fully online.
- GRE required to apply?: No