Thrive as a public health professional
Turn your passion into your dream job by earning a Master of Public Health – Public Health Practice degree online at Oregon State University.
The OSU MPH-PHP is a comprehensive interdisciplinary program that provides you with the knowledge and experience to address health challenges for all populations on a local and global scale.
As a graduate of this program, you will understand public health concepts, approaches and methods that will prepare you for leadership roles in public health practice. Graduates will be well qualified for work in public health settings, such as local, state and national agencies, non-governmental organizations, health care systems and private industry.
Career opportunities
An MPH in public health practice can lead you to jobs at the local, state, national, and international levels aimed at preventing disease and injury and improving health at the population level. Let your passion guide you.
- Advocacy specialist
- Clinical programs strategist
- Health assessment manager
- Healthcare consultant
- Health department administrator
- Health policy advisor
- Project director for prevention programming
- Refugee coordinator
- Research analyst
- Research coordinator
Important dates
These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. However, this program only admits for fall term.
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 60 quarter credits are equal to 40 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
Application deadline
Apply by June 1. All admitted students will begin the program in fall term each year.
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Once you've gathered the information you need to know before you apply to Oregon State University, take the next steps.
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