Program Overview

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Public Health (Online)

Brown University’s online master of public health (MPH) prepares graduates to tackle the world’s most pressing public health challenges.

Grow professionally. Serve meaningfully.

Through Brown’s fully-online master of public health, you can strengthen your career and your community by learning from expert faculty and real-world experiences.
The program is uniquely personalized and collaborative. You’ll work closely with advisors, engage with a tight-knit cohort and tackle real-world public health cases. Whether you’re a working parent, service member or health specialist, the online MPH prepares leaders who can inspire change and translate evidence into action.

Turn passion into progress with our unique academic approach

Our action-oriented curriculum combines rigorous coursework with a hands-on practicum, preparing you to lead in today’s public health environment. There are no traditional midterms or finals. Instead, you apply your knowledge right away by solving case-based scenarios and hands-on projects that create real impact in your work or community. With the foundation of the generalist concentration, students from across the country and around the world apply proven public health principles to critical issues that matter to them. Working with a cohort of passionate classmates, students learn collaboration and teamwork skills that are essential to working in the public health field.

As an online student, you will have access to the same learning resources as on-campus students. This includes Brown University’s extensive collection of library/information resources such as the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning’s English language support and Writing Center, Student Accessibility Services and telehealth services.

The Online MPH includes:

• Comprehensive Support : Career services and academic advising help ensure timely progress, including guidance on the MPH Practicum.
• A Flexible Online Format : Courses are fully online, blending asynchronous content with optional weekly live sessions for deeper engagement with instructors.
• Access to Resources : Online MPH students have full access to Brown’s academic and wellness services, including
  • Career and professional development
  • Health and wellness resources including telehealth
  • Library and research tools
  • English language support and Writing Center (via the Sheridan Center)
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • Community building events

New! Sharpen your focus in clinical practice or leadership

In Brown’s online MPH you can now enhance your education by adding a focus in clinical practice or leadership. With monthly sessions featuring experts in the field, you will gain practical insights and build a network of support to advance your career.
*Brown also offers an on-campus MPH and an accelerated MPH for clinicians.

Application Information

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Summer 2026
Early Action Deadline: November 15, 2025
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Final Deadline: March 1, 2026
Semester Starts: May 18, 2026

Fall 2026
Early Action Deadline: March 15, 2026
Priority Deadline: May 15, 2026
Final Deadline: June 15, 2026
Semester Starts: September 9, 2026

Spring 2027
Early Action Deadline: July 15, 2026
Priority Deadline: September 15, 2026
Final Deadline: October 15, 2026
Semester Starts: January 27, 2027

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and professional work experience. The program is ideal for those looking to advance or pivot their career and want to protect and improve the health of populations.

Application Requirements

GRE Subject:

Not required

GRE General:

Not required

Official Transcripts:

All applicants may upload unofficial transcripts for application submission. An international transcript evaluation (WES, ECE, or SpanTran) is required for degrees from non-U.S. institutions for application submission. Official transcripts & evaluations are required for enrolling students prior to the start of their first semester classes.

Letters of Recommendations:

Three (3) Required. Recommendations should come from professional references, and at least one (1) recommendation from an academic reference is preferred if you have completed education within the last five (5) years.

Personal Statement:

Required

Resume/CV:

Required

Additional Materials:

Application Fee ($150)

Additional Requirements:

International Applicants

• Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable)
• International transcripts evaluated by WES (if applicable)

Tuition and Funding

Graduate Tuition & Fees: Please visit the Student Financial Services Office for up-to-date tuition rates.

Public health needs leaders like you. That is why Brown is committed to making an excellent public health education accessible to students ready to make a difference.

Brown offers accepted students with scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition and can advise on additional opportunities such as loans, external funding and assistantships.

Completion Requirements

Students are required to complete 12 online courses, as well as a 145-hour practicum experience, designed to integrate hands-on training in the field.

Tailored for working professionals, the program offers multiple paths to completion:

• A standard course sequence in 24 months,
• An accelerated 16-month sequence and,
• With Academic Director approval, a highly intensive 12-month track.

Leadership

Academic Director, Online MPH

Nithya Ramesh

Resources

• Program Faculty
• Graduate School Handbook
• Public Health Career Outcomes
• MPH Practicum

School of Public Health

Mailing Address

Brown University
Box G-S121, 4th Floor

Program Details

The online MPH program at Brown University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in public health, preparing them for careers in a variety of settings. The program is fully online, with a flexible format that allows students to complete coursework on their own schedule. The program includes a hands-on practicum experience, which provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. The program is tailored for working professionals, with multiple paths to completion available. The program is led by experienced faculty, who provide guidance and support to students throughout the program. The program is committed to making an excellent public health education accessible to students, with scholarships and other forms of financial aid available to help make the program more affordable.