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Program Overview
Public Health Master's Degree Program
The Public Health master's degree program at The University of Toledo focuses on creating healthy, thriving communities. The program offers five majors and various ways to combine the M.P.H. degree with another graduate degree or certificate.
Majors
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Health Promotion and Education
- Public Health Epidemiology
- Generalist (100% online program)
Program Details
Public Health master's candidates learn both theory and practice, designing, implementing, and analyzing public health programs and projects. They receive hands-on experience with various populations in local communities. M.P.H. students often continue their education at UToledo's medical school, Physician Assistant program, or Ph.D. program in Health Education.
Top Reasons to Study Public Health
- Flexibility: The M.P.H. program is convenient for students who work full-time, with most classes offered online or in the evenings.
- Accredited program: The M.P.H. program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
- Hands-on learning: M.P.H. students have opportunities to work with the public on various programs and projects.
- Dual degrees: UToledo offers dual-degree options, including MD/M.P.H., JD/M.P.H., M.P.H./M.B.A., and M.P.H./MSOH.
Faculty and Research
M.P.H. faculty have real-world public health experiences and are active in community and national public health organizations and projects. Faculty members conduct grant-funded research in which students can participate.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of UToledo's M.P.H. program are hired by health departments, consulting companies, nonprofits, and government agencies at all levels. Alumni have found positions at prestigious institutions, including Johns Hopkins University and the Ohio Department of Health.
Internship Opportunities
All M.P.H. students are required to complete an internship, which requires a minimum of 300 hours. Internships may be completed in one semester or over three semesters.
Admission and Application
For information on how to apply to the graduate school, students can find their next steps whether they are new, readmit, or guest students.