Online Master of Public Health

UNC’s Gillings School of Global Public Health — ranked the No. 1 public school of public health and No. 2 overall by U.S. News & World Report (2019) — offers an online Master of Public Health program, MPH@UNC.

MPH@UNC is the online Master of Public Health program from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, ranked the No. 1 public school of public health and No. 2 overall by U.S. News & World Report. With an interdisciplinary curriculum designed by faculty and students, MPH@UNC prepares working professionals to combat local and global public health threats, from emergent crises to systemic challenges. In the classroom and the real world, we emphasize practical, evidence-based solutions that promote individual well-being, eliminate inequities, and improve public health.

Our online learning experience — which includes customized field placement support — brings students face-to-face with award-winning faculty and accomplished peers, and equips them with the expertise they need to make a tangible difference on behalf of their communities. We also offer three CEPH-accredited concentrations: MPH Leadership, MPH Nutrition, and MPH Registered Dietitian (MPH/RD). Upon graduation, students join more than 19,000 alumni who are working on the front lines of public health in more than 190 countries around the world. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. GRE scores are not required.

Benefits

• World-leading research and award-winning faculty
• More than 19,000 alumni living and working around the world
• Three CEPH-accredited concentrations: MPH Leadership, MPH Nutrition, MPH Registered Dietitian (MPH/RD)
• Curriculum includes applied field experience. Field placement services available.
• Part-time and full-time program options
• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. GRE scores are not required.
• The UNC Gillings School is ranked the No. 1 public school of public health and No. 2 overall by U.S. News & World Report.

Concentrations

• MPH Leadership
• MPH Nutrition
• MPH/Registered Dietitian (MPH/RD)

Accreditation

The University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health is an accredited school of public health under the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

UNC-Chapel Hill’s online programs and courses bring the advantages of a Carolina public education to engaged citizens, professionals, and leaders all over the world. Our goal is to provide everyone with equal access to academic and career success — regardless of your location, race, experience, worldview, abilities, or identity.

Offered through several professional schools, centers, and institutes, UNC-Chapel Hill’s online programs and curricula help you turn your academic and professional interests into enriching experiences at any stage of your career.

Why choose UNC-Chapel Hill Online?

UNC-Chapel Hill is a global leader known for its innovative teaching and groundbreaking research. As the oldest public university in the United States, Carolina has played a pivotal role in building a stronger, more diversified economy for the people of North Carolina and beyond.

UNC’s online learning experiences are designed so that regardless of where you live, you can expect unmatched educational opportunities and a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration that unites the Tar Heel community.