UNC Gillings Master of Public Health | Online

Earn Your Master of Public Health (MPH) From the No. 1 Public School of Public Health and the No. 2 Overall

Graduate prepared to combat society’s most urgent public health challenges, and receive support at every step along the way.

Three Start Dates

Spring, Summer, Fall

20–36 Months

Minimum program duration

200+ or 1,000+

In-person hours

CEPH-Accredited

By the Council on Education for Public Health

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No GRE scores are required for admission.

Join Our CEPH-Accredited Program

MPH@UNC, our CEPH-accredited online public health master's program, will prepare you to combat society’s most urgent public health challenges — from pandemics to opioid abuse and systemic disparities — while you continue to work from anywhere in the world.

Potential Careers for Master’s in Public Health Graduates

Public health professionals are dedicated and passionate about helping local, national and global communities. No matter which area of public health interests you, a master's degree in public health will prepare you to pursue a variety of job opportunities, such as the following.

Health educators and community health workers

4% projected career growth

Epidemiologists

16% projected career growth

Medical and health services managers

23% projected career growth

Advance Your Leadership in Public Health

Our public health graduate program will prepare you to anticipate and combat society’s most urgent public health challenges, from emerging crises to systemic disparities, no matter where you live.

Draw on research to identify and deliver solutions

Serve local and global communities

Learn to work with diverse teams

Collaborate across disciplines and sectors

Practice in actual public health settings

Explore Our Concentrations

MPH Leadership in Practice

Lead people in eliminating health disparities and improving wellbeing.

MPH Nutrition, Food Systems and Health

Improve health through nutrition outreach, policy and education.

MPH Applied Epidemiology

Apply public health data to understand and prevent disease.

Hear From Past Students

Activists. Researchers. Clinicians. Policymakers. Leaders. You’ll find them all — and more — at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill. Read on to meet just a few of our talented students and learn more about their experiences, achievements and goals.

Grace L.

“What is great about the MPH@UNC program is that my peers not only live all around the country and the world but most are working professionals with very diverse backgrounds. I’ve learned so much about their goals and passions in both public health and in life in general.”

Jenna N.

“Being able to interact with my classmates weekly was critical in keeping me engaged. I created some incredible relationships along the way. Even though you may not be on campus, MPH@UNC makes sure that you are still getting the full experience of a UNC student.”

Patrick Z.

“Gillings is different because the teachers and faculty seem to genuinely have the students’ interests at heart. They are personally invested in the success of every student, and I think that support goes a long way.”

Get Admissions and Tuition Information

Answer a few quick questions to get more information about the program.

No GRE scores are required for admission.

Get Admissions and Tuition Information

Answer a few quick questions to get more information about the program.

No GRE scores are required for admission.