Master of Public Health (MPH)
PROMOTING AND PROTECTING HEALTH
Want to make a difference in your community? Choose HPU’s Master of Public Health (MPH) — one of the most powerful and employable advanced degrees available. When you study public health, you will be connected to the multi-faceted field that operates in private and public sectors to improve the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and nations.
- Be a part of the MPH program from anywhere in the world — the program is accelerated (12-16 months) and offered completely online or in a hybrid format.
- Learn on your own schedule with asynchronous coursework — the program is perfect for working professionals.
- Requires only 2-3 courses every 8-week term.
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Complete in 12-16 months as a full-time student
Hybrid and Asynchronous options available
Learn by doing with Skills-based Learning
MPH students are trained and positioned to work, from local to international government agencies, non-profit health organizations, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, corporate settings, and community coalitions. You will be prepared for a variety of roles in health promotion and disease prevention, including the development of programs that address the direct and indirect causes of illness and health disparities such as social, economic, environmental, and behavioral determinants of health.
International networking & Opportunities
Located at the "cross-road of the Pacific," HPU’s MPH program offers course content and field training placements that specialize in public health issues in the Pacific region, nationally across the U.S., as well as internationally. Because of our online program and international network, our MPH students have many opportunities to travel across the globe to study abroad, attend conferences, for field training experiences, and long term careers. HPU's accredited MPH degree is recognized and accepted throughout the world.
BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS SURROUNDED BY VARIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH ORGanizations
Our offices and classrooms at HPU's Waterfront Plaza Campus are located at the heart of downtown Honolulu. It is surrounded by offices such as the Hawai‘i State Capitol, Hawai‘i Department of Health, Hawai‘i Department of Human Services, and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Students also work as volunteers, interns, or employees at non-profit health organizations, research institutions, hospitals, schools, and community centers.
AWARD-WINNING & INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED FACULTY
Our public health faculty come from all over the world, and continue to work with international partners in teaching, research, and service. Our faculty have decades of experience across a wide range of public health fields, and their expertise is recognized by numerous local, national, and international awards. Visit this link to view our faculty roster.
Complete your Degree Your Way
Accelerated Program
HPU’s MPH is a flexible and accelerated 12 to 16-month program that can be completed either:
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Fully Online (without in-person class meetings)
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Hybrid (requires 1 in-person class meeting per 8-week term; ideal for students with face-to-face requirements such as those using military/veterans benefits).
Executive Option
HPU has an Executive Option for the MPH for students with at least 2 years of public health work experience.
Please contact the MPH Chair/Advisor for further details.
Courses & Curriculum Tailored To Career Pathways
- Upon completion of the MPH, graduates quickly and easily secure jobs and careers in various workplace settings, including government agencies, community health organizations, research institutions, corporate/private facilities, and school systems—locally, nationally, and internationally.
- Every 8-week term, students will complete only 2 to 3 courses.
- MPH students culminate with 16 weeks (240 hours) of field training, mentored by public health professionals. Students gain experience in work settings and locations that match their interests and career goals.
- Our MPH requires 10 public health core courses + 2 elective courses (42 credits total), and we offer various scholarships, grants, and paid graduate assistant positions to help our students reduce their tuition costs.
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Total Credits Required: 42 Credits
Below is a sample 12-month plan for full-time MPH students who begin during the Fall term (August). Students who begin during the Spring term (January) will follow a 16-month plan. Part-time studies are also available.
Conditional Pre-requisites
- MATH 1123 Statistics (required for students who lack previous education or experience in undergraduate-level statistics)
- PH 6100 Foundations of Public Health (required for students who lack previous education or experience in undergraduate-level public health)
Program Requirements
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Elective Courses
- Students must also earn 6 credits from elective courses, which can be completed anytime during the program.
- Click here to view the list of pre-approved elective courses.
"From the day I met our Associate Dean, Dr. Smitten, her guidance and care convinced me that this investment in my education was going to be well worth the experience."
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Apply to Earn your MPH at Hawaiʻi Pacific University
Admissions Requirements:
- Application
- Transcripts
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Reference
- Current CV/Resumé
- TOEFL or IELTS (non-native English speakers only)