Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Master of Public Health
Our community-focused MPH gets you out of the classroom and actively solving local health problems. Find out if our COPHP MPH is a good fit for you by joining an online information session.
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Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Master of Public Health
Leading the Change for Healthier Communities
2 Years / Full-Time / Seattle
With its unique Problem-Based Learning (PBL) format, the University of Washington Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Master of Public Health (COPHP MPH) program prepares you to become a problem solver, leader, and advocate in the field of community health.
The COPHP MPH program is offered by the UW Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) housed in the globally-ranked and recognized UW School of Public Health.
Application Dates
Autumn 2025 Cohort
Application Opens
General Application Deadline
Sept 1, 2024
Jan 15, 2025
Gain Real-World Experience
Develop effective, transferrable skills in the field of public health during your practicum in year one, and apply advanced public health competencies during a capstone project in year two.
“The COPHP program is what really got me excited about going back to school after working a couple years in the field. I really saw myself in an academic setting where I was on the same level as the faculty, and they respected our work experience and lived experience as well.”
— Sherry Wu, Alumni
Research Coordinator
UW Health Promotion Research Center
Accreditation
As part of the University of Washington’s School of Public Health, the Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Master of Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health, and public health programs outside schools of public health.