The UW Health Systems and Population Health Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers exceptional instruction in research methods, health care systems, health economics, health promotion, and the social determinants of health. By combining these disparate domains into a single degree, we afford students a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study and work.
Health Systems and Population Health MPH at a Glance
| Duration | 2 years, full time (6 quarters) |
| Format | In-person classroom (day) |
| Location | UW Seattle |
| Course Credits | 63 course credits minimum |
HSPop MPH Class Profile
Our students are the heart of the program. Program peers play a significant part in the student experience, so we want prospective students to know what kind of class they likely will join.
The information below summarizes data from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 incoming cohorts. Percentages are the averages of the three classes.
- Class Size: 41
- Gender: Women = 78%; Men = 18.7%; Non-binary or another gender = 3.3%
- International Students: 17%
- Washington State Residents: 65%
- Students of Color (citizens and permanent residents): 62%
- Asian American: 22.8%
- Black or African American: 14.6%
- Hispanic or Latinx: 8.1%
- Native American: 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian and/or Pacific Islander: 1.6%
- Average undergraduate GPA: 3.57
Our Strengths
Our curriculum is exceptional in the strength of our required and elective courses in research methods, health care systems, health economics, health promotion, and the social determinants of health. By combining these disparate domains into a single degree, our program affords students a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study and work.
While the University of Washington is committed to excellence through diversity; our curriculum promotes an understanding of the means by which social inequities and racism, generated by power and privilege, undermine health.
Rigorous and Comprehensive Curriculum
Acquire the skills needed to improve health in diverse populations by solving problems in rapidly changing societies and health systems through a program that is grounded and connected to the needs of communities.
Courses, Concentrations, and Research
The HSPop MPH program balances exceptional instruction in research methods, health care systems, health economics, health promotion, and the social determinants of health. By combining these disparate domains into a single degree, students gain a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study and work.
All MPH students must complete a thesis or capstone project.
The program offers three concentrations:
- Generalist
- Health Systems and Policy
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
Excellent Faculty Mentoring and Flexible Study
Gain valuable mentorship from our dedicated, passionate, and world-class faculty.
Personalize your course of study by gaining comprehensive knowledge of theory, content, and methods in a concentration of your choosing.
Health Systems and Population Health MPH program faculty include many of the UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) faculty, along with faculty from other university departments and research centers.
Strong Alumni and Partner Connections
Our alumni work across the United State and world as public health practitioners, researchers, and leaders within universities, research and policy-making organizations, the healthcare industry, and government agencies.
Strengthen your health services network with research and practice collaborations at local research centers, community organizations, and medical institutions, and through engagement with our numerous committed alumni.
Join Our Success
The Health Systems and Population Health MPH is part of the UW School of Public Health, which is highly ranked by the U.S. News & World Report. UW also ranks highly among public universities in research funding and provides health leadership across the Pacific Northwest.
Build your research and practice credentials through hands-on experience via a practicum, as well as a thesis or capstone.
Concurrent Degree Options
Concurrent degree options are available for HSPop MPH students with the following UW degree programs:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from UW School of Social Work
- Master of Urban Planning (MUP) from UW College of Built Environments
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with UW School of Medicine
- Master of Public Administration (MPA) with UW Evans School of Public Policy & Governance
Details and information about concurrent degrees are provided on the UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) website.