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Public Health

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Creating healthy communities.
UToledo's master's program in public health offers a variety of majors and dual-degree options for students who want to pursue their passion for public health.

Creating healthy communities.
UToledo's master's program in public health offers a variety of majors and dual-degree options for students who want to pursue their passion for public health.

Public Health Master's Degree Overview

Healthy, thriving communities are the focus of the public health master's degree program at The University of Toledo.  

The breadth of options is a hallmark of our graduate program in public health. We offer five majors and a multitude of ways to combine your M.P.H. degree with another graduate degree or certificate. 

Graduate students in our M.P.H. program can choose from the majors below. These areas are where the jobs are today. 

  • Environmental and Occupational Health 
  • Health Promotion and Education 
  • Public Health Epidemiology 
  • Public Health Policy and Law 
  • Generalist (100% online program)

Public health master's candidates learn both theory and practice. They: 

  • Design, implement and analyze public health programs and projects 
  • Receive hands-on experience with a variety of populations in local communities 

M.P.H. students often continue their educations at UToledo's medical school, physician assistant program or Ph.D. program in health education. Students also enroll in programs at other universities throughout the U.S. and around the world. 

Public Health Master's Degree Highlights

Flexibility. UToledo's M.P.H. program is convenient for students who work full time. Most classes are 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. They may work with a variety of populations during their internships in the community or on campus in settings such as:  

  • Center for Health & Successful Living 
  • Center for Successful Aging 
  • Rocket Wellness 

Professional faculty. Learn from M.P.H. faculty members who have worked in public health and who bring their experience to the classroom. 

Dual degrees. UToledo offers the following dual-degree options for students in our M.P.H. program:  

  • M.D./M.P.H. 
  • J.D./M.P.H. 
  • M.P.H./M.B.A. 
  • M.P.H./M.S.O.H. (master of science in occupational health-industrial hygiene) 

Students also can combine an M.P.H. degree with another UToledo graduate degree of their choosing, or can dual major by combining two M.P.H. majors. 


Career Opportunities

Graduates of UToledo's M.P.H. program are hired by: 

  • Health departments 
  • Consulting companies 
  • Nonprofits 
  • Government at all levels 

UToledo alumni with master's degrees in public health have found positions at: 

  • Johns Hopkins University 
  • Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Health Department (multiple positions, including commissioner) 
  • Wood County (Ohio) Health Department (multiple positions, including commissioner) 
  • Ohio Department of Health 
  • Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio 
  • Colleges, universities and nonprofits across the country 

Public Health Master's Degree Plan of Study

Public Health Master's Degree Sample Classes 

  • Issues in Public Health 
  • Management and Leadership in Public Health 
  • Public Health Epidemiology 
  • Social Determinants of Health 

Each of our five public health majors has its own plan of study. Please scroll down the page in our catalog to view the plan of the study for the program you're looking for.


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Internship Opportunities for Public Health Master's Degree

All M.P.H. students are required to complete an internship. All internships require completion of a minimum of 300 hours. Internships may be completed in one semester or during three semesters. 


Research Opportunities

M.P.H. faculty have a variety of real-world public health experiences and are active in community and national public health organizations and projects. A number of faculty members conduct grant-funded research in which students can participate. 

 


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Public Health Master's Degree

4 semesters, including summers

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