Master of Public Health
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of people and communities? Do you want to learn how to design, implement and evaluate effective public health interventions? Des Moines University’s M.P.H. program is an interdisciplinary degree that prepares you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue leadership and managerial positions in government, nonprofit and health care organizations.
Our program is considered one of the best online M.P.H. programs in the nation by MPHOnline and holds programmatic accreditation through the Council on Education for Public Health. We are committed to developing competent and compassionate public health leaders and managers who are equipped to steer their organization through the challenges ahead.
Our M.P.H. prepares you to become an exceptional leader in public health. Whether you want to focus on global health, chronic diseases, mental health or other areas of public health, you will find a supportive and stimulating learning environment at DMU.
Our M.P.H. program is designed for early- to mid-career public health professionals, with no GMAT or GRE required. This 100% online degree will allow you to create a schedule that fits your busy life.
Eight-week terms help you to set the pace that works for you. You’ll be able to complete your public health master’s degree in as little as two years. No campus residencies are required, and you can fulfill your fieldwork locally.
Our students live across the United States and work in a variety of settings, including governmental organizations, clinics and hospitals. Many work as private public health consultants. DMU has created course content relevant to a variety of real-world public health scenarios, which means you can apply what you’re learning in the classroom to what is happening on the job.
Courses can be taken asynchronously — meaning you can engage in content at the most convenient times for you. There are also plenty of opportunities for live engagement with faculty and other students so you can genuinely feel a part of the DMU community.
Public health is about elevating the health of all people and communities. Focusing on the root causes of health issues at the community and population levels, public health professionals work with a variety of sectors including leaders in health care, housing, transportation, planning, education and food systems, to address the structural determinants of health.
DMU is committed to preparing you to lead meaningful change as a forward-thinking public health professional.
Students in DMU’s M.P.H. program are charged a flat rate for tuition and do not pay graduate student fees. This means — as an online graduate student — you can pursue an M.P.H. degree at an affordable price while maintaining a schedule that works for you. We also offer tuition discounts for military members, members of the American Osteopathic Association and DMU alumni.
Public health is a broad and growing field with several career options. All M.P.H. students will complete the required Public Health Core & Culminating courses. In addition, we offer concentrations in three areas: Public Health Practice, Health Education & Promotion, and Public Health Administration & Policy. Students must complete 42 credit hours, including 24 credit hours in the public health core, 13 credit hours in the concentration core, and five credit hours of culminating experiences.
Our constantly evolving curriculum means your M.P.H. will reflect the latest methodology and practice. You will advance your skills to serve your community better and will be well-compensated for your knowledge.
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Our M.P.H. faculty members are scholars and leaders in their field. These academic experts, researchers and practitioners will prepare you to shine in a public health career. They also contribute to public health through revolutionary research that advances your educational experiences and improves our world.
Faculty and staff also have collaborative relationships with public health and health care organizations throughout the United States. They will help you find fieldwork opportunities and potential job connections. In addition, our active alumni network includes respected graduates who are leaders of their organizations who can also connect you with additional career opportunities.
With our 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, the M.P.H. program is small enough that our faculty can provide one-on-one feedback and coaching on your progress throughout the coursework, as well as offer personalized career-building opportunities.
I love that I’m able to have one-on-one conversations whenever I feel the need to with my advisor ... Many of the things we discuss and do at work have come up in my coursework at DMU.
- Rebecca Mulder, M.P.H.’25
Disease Prevention Specialist at Black Hawk County Health Department
DMU is committed to helping you achieve your career goals. Each student is paired with a full-time faculty member who provides academic and career counseling. You will be advised by faculty who have experience in the field and can provide meaningful mentorship.
Apply now to start your journey toward a fulfilling and impactful career in public health. No GRE or GMAT required for admission.
