Master of Public Health (MPH) Online

MPH Online Curriculum

The  MPH online curriculum—delivered by our highly experienced faculty—explores a service-oriented approach to community health science. Discover an online CEPH-accredited program designed to teach the next generation of public health professionals how to promote health equity in their communities. 

As an MPH@Baylor student, you will focus your MPH studies in community health science. Learn practical tools and skills to serve vulnerable populations through cross-disciplinary collaboration and connections with respected public health organizations. 

At Baylor University, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. The MPH online curriculum promotes collaborative discussions among educators and peers of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and thought. Through these connections, students learn to strengthen their ability to address health disparities around the world. 

You can choose to complete the 42-credit program on a full-time, part-time, or accelerated basis. The time to complete varies based on your chosen track:

• Full time: 18 months
• Part time: 24 months
• Accelerated: 12 months

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Online MPH Admissions

The Baylor University Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences MPH online program upholds the same academic standards as its on-campus equivalent. 

If you would like to join our community of service-driven professionals, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, and an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.  

Please submit the following items to apply:

• The online application
• A resume/C.V.
• Official transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• A personal statement

GRE scores are not required to apply. However, the GRE is recommended for applicants with less than three years of relevant work experience or applicants who have not previously earned a master’s degree.

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Online MPH Upcoming Cohorts

The program starts four times per year—in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Our admissions team accepts and reviews applications year-round on a rolling basis.

Upcoming Cohorts

 

Classes Start	Early Priority Application Deadline	Priority Application Deadline	Final Application Deadline
October 2023	May 26, 2023	June 23, 2023	July 18, 2023

Online MPH Tuition and Financial Aid

The Master of Public Health (MPH) online program is a 42-credit program that provides the same challenging and interactive education as Baylor’s on-campus MPH program. Tuition for the current school year is $1,785 per credit hour. There is an additional $100 administrative fee per term. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change and may increase each academic year.

Financial Aid

There are various ways to fund your Baylor education. When evaluating how to pay for your degree, you should consider a number of options, including personal resources, external scholarships, employer tuition assistance, and student loans.

For student loan options, visit the student financial services website.

External sources are also available to students who wish to seek scholarship opportunities. The external scholarships list is a resource to search for additional funding options. Scholarship funding is limited and not guaranteed; students should not rely entirely on this option.

Visit our Tuition and Financial Aid page to learn more about additional funding opportunities. 

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Why Earn Your Master of Public Health Online From Baylor?

Earn your Master of Public Health online, and develop practical skills as a principled public health professional. The MPH@Baylor program is recognized as a top-ranked Online MPH program, ranking #8 in Fortune’s best online MPH programs for 2022.

Baylor is committed to Christian values of service, humility, excellence, and servant leadership. These same values are interwoven through the vision of MPH@Baylor as we equip our students to walk out their call to the advancement of health in their own communities. 

As a Baylor student, you will:

• Experience the same academic rigor as students in our on-campus program. 
• Attend classes each week via our digital campus, and connect with the MPH@Baylor community through cross-disciplinary discussions. 
• Access dedicated support resources as a student or alumni, including tutoring services, career services, writing centers, and more. 
• Complete the Graduate Project, an opportunity to gain hands-on experience. This learning opportunity integrates your competencies and knowledge gained throughout the program.

Baylor students also take part in a weekend-long on-campus immersion experience. Immersion Weekend focuses on interprofessional education, experiential learning, and collaboration. During Immersion Weekend, students also become immersed in the Baylor community and culture. Students will participate in trainings on social determinants of health, intervention design, and community assessment. Students will also partner with professionals from diverse backgrounds to delve into community health practice.

Once you earn your MPH online, you will open doors to new career opportunities. A few career pathways our graduates have chosen to pursue include:

• Community health educator
• Public health administrator 
• Community service manager
• Health education specialist
• Clinical research coordinator
• Public health project manager

Join our next cohort today!