Online Public Health Graduate Programs
Online Public Health Graduate Programs
UNE Online’s public health graduate programs are designed for professionals who want to improve health outcomes at the population level and address today’s most pressing public health challenges. Grounded in evidence-based practice and real-world application, these programs prepare students to assess needs, design interventions, and support healthier communities.
Students build a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and social and behavioral sciences while developing critical thinking and leadership skills. Coursework emphasizes ethical practice, data-informed decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflecting the evolving role of public health professionals within health systems and communities.
Learning is applied and purpose-driven, encouraging students to translate theory into action through projects, analysis, and practice-based experiences aligned with their professional goals. Graduates are prepared to work across diverse settings — including health departments, nonprofit organizations, health care systems, and policy environments — supporting meaningful, measurable improvements in public health.
Delivered in a flexible, fully online format, UNE Online programs are built for working professionals balancing careers and personal commitments. With expert faculty, personalized advising, and a supportive learning community, students gain the tools and confidence to lead in a dynamic public health landscape.
Online Public Health Graduate Programs Highlights
Career Pathways & Professional Growth
Explore diverse career trajectories across public health practice, health education, epidemiology, policy, and community health. Graduates are prepared to advance, pivot, or specialize within public health roles, building skills and credentials that support long-term growth across health systems and organizations.
Flexible Online Learning for Working Professionals
Designed for working professionals, UNE Online programs offer flexibility without sacrificing rigor. Students balance coursework with professional and personal commitments while receiving structured support, clear milestones, and guidance aligned with real-world public health careers.
Research, Strategy, & Population Health
Develop the analytical and leadership skills needed to assess data, inform strategy, and improve outcomes. Students strengthen research literacy, critical thinking, and decision-making to address complex public health challenges across populations and systems.
Community & Population Health Focus
Examine health through a population-level lens. Students learn to design, evaluate, and support initiatives that promote prevention, access, and well-being, improving outcomes for diverse communities across public health and organizational settings.
Are UNE Online’s Public Health Programs Accredited?
We are proud to hold NECHE (New England Commission on Higher Education) accreditation. NECHE Accreditation ensures a high level of academic quality and public accountability for the education being provided.
We are proud to hold CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) accreditation for our Graduate Certificate of Public Health program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, there are no specific prerequisite courses required to apply. You can apply for the graduate programs as long as you hold a bachelor’s (required for the certificate and master’s programs).
Yes. Any regionally accredited bachelor’s degree qualifies.
You can finish your graduate degree in about 2 years.
Students on average report anywhere from 15-19 hours per week on coursework. Please be aware that the MPH program requires practicum hours in addition to coursework.
Yes, our online public health graduate degree and certificate programs are designed with working professionals in mind. However, it is entirely up to your schedule and how you balance your priorities.
All evaluation for transfer credit is up to the discretion of the public and planetary health graduate programs and adheres to the policy on transfer credit. See the full transfer credit policy in the UNE catalog.
Tuition is $895/credit.
Yes, financial aid may be available. UNE Online encourages students seeking financial assistance to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many students qualify for Direct Subsidized and/or Direct Unsubsidized loans. For more information about financing options, contact Student Financial Services to discuss what may be available to you.
At the University of New England Online, we are committed to providing our students with the highest level of academic and personal support. Our online public health programs were created with the working professional in mind. We understand the unique challenges of adult students who are often juggling school, career, and family, which is why we offer a robust Student Academic Success Center (SASC) and high-touch academic advising. Learn more about Student Support and Resources.
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