Online Master of Public Health
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Master of Public Health at CU Anschutz
Focus your public health degree in your area of interest
Prepare to practice public health in your community with the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at CU Anschutz and the Colorado School of Public Health. This graduate program is designed to equip you to transform public health and give you the credentials to advance your career. Whether you’re new to public health or already working in the field, our expert practitioner faculty will help you take your next steps with confidence.
The MPH program offers eight flexible concentrations where you can focus on an area that interests you. The five concentrations below are fully online, meaning you will not need to attend any classes in person. The hybrid concentrations include: Leadership & Public Health Practice; Population Mental Health & Wellbeing; Applied Biostatistics; Community & Behavioral Health; Environmental & Occupational Health; Epidemiology; and Maternal & Child Health.
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Study diseases in populations and learn how to apply evidence-based information to promote health and prevent illness. Concentration courses include:
- Applied Biostatistics II
- Data Management Using SAS
- Research Methods in Epidemiology
- Analytical Epidemiology
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Become an expert in organizing, financing and delivering health services within American and global health systems. Concentration courses include:
- Health in Context: Social and Policy Influences
- Health Care Economics
- Health Policy
- Health Care Financial Management
- Introduction to Health Policy Analysis
- Public Health Administration OR Management of Nonprofit Organizations in Public Health
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Prepare for leadership positions in public-health-driven organizations in health care, government, non-profit and for-profit industries. Concentration courses include:
- Leadership in Public Health Practice
- Leadership in Public Health Practice Part 2
- Methods in Research and Evaluation
- Management, Budgeting, and Public Health Administration
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Learn to define public health needs related to maternal and child health, design strategies to address those needs and evaluate the effectiveness of different policies and programs. Concentration courses include:
- Maternal & Child Health
- Maternal & Child Health Policy
- Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology
- Methods in Research & Evaluation
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Gain specialized knowledge to practice public health in the areas of mental health, substance use and wellbeing. Concentration courses include:
- Mental Health
- Behavioral Health Systems & Policy
- Mental Health & Well-being Promotion
- Methods in Research & Evaluation
CEPH-Accredited
CEPH-Accredited
Learn from award-winning faculty in a Council on Education for Public Health-accredited program.
Multiple Start Dates
Multiple Start Dates
The MPH program offers start dates in both fall and summer terms.
In-State Tuition for Western States
In-State Tuition for Western States
Students from Western states can receive reduced tuition rates equal to in-state tuition for the MPH program at CU Anschutz with the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP).
Online and Hybrid Options
Online and Hybrid Options
Study fully online or choose a hybrid concentration with some courses offered in person on campus at CU Anschutz—no GRE required for admission.
Find the support and flexibility you need to earn your Master of Public Health degree at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Our team is here to help you take the next steps and see the possibilities in yourself, your future, and your education. Start today by filling out the form on this page.
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)
The WRGP helps students access graduate education outside of their home state without paying the high price tag of an out-of-state education. Students who are residents of WRGP member states and territories may qualify for in-state tuition. Members include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States.
Apply Now
Request more information and start the admissions process by filling out the form on this page. Our team will answer your questions about the program and help you prepare to complete the SOPHAS application.
- Application Deadlines
- January 15 (Preferred Deadline)
- May 1 (Final Deadline)
- Rolling Admissions In our rolling admissions process, we begin evaluating applications on January 15, and applicants can expect to receive a decision in 2-4 weeks.
- Multiple Start Dates The MPH program offers start dates in both fall and summer terms.