The UW Online Master of Public Health (MPH) has a cutting-edge curriculum adapted to meet the changing needs of students, employers, and the public health field. Students build a solid foundation in the disciplinary competencies of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health management and policy, and social and behavioral health.
All students admitted to the Online MPH program are required to earn a minimum of 63 course credits, including a practicum and culminating experience, the Integrative Learning Experience (capstone) course. The program takes 2-3 years to complete, starting in autumn quarter. Below are the courses and sequencing for both the full and part-time tracks.
Degree Requirements
- Minimum of 63 course credits
Course Sequence: Full-Time Track
2 academic years / 7 quarters
Year One
1st Quarter (Autumn)
2nd Quarter (Winter)
4th Quarter (Summer)
Year Two
5th Quarter (Autumn)
7th Quarter (Spring)
- HSERV 598: Integrative Learning Experience (capstone course)
- HSERV 595: Practicum
Course Sequence: Part-Time Track
3 academic years / 10 quarters
Year One
1st Quarter (Autumn)
2nd Quarter (Winter)
3rd Quarter (Spring)
4th Quarter (Summer)
Year Two
5th Quarter (Autumn)
7th Quarter (Spring)
Summer Quarter Off
Year Three
8th Quarter (Autumn)
9th Quarter (Winter)
10th Quarter (Spring)
- HSERV 598: Integrative Learning Experience (capstone course)
- HSERV 595: Practicum