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Master of Public Health (MPH)

An MPH Student presentign at Public Health Symposium 2025

The Master of Public Health (MPH) Program at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) prepares students to protect and improve health at the population level through applied training in public health practice, data-informed decision-making, and community partnership.

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Accreditation

UTMB’s public health program has been accredited since 2002 by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

What You’ll Study

Across concentrations, MPH students build practical skills to:

  • Describe and assess population health using quantitative and qualitative approaches
  • Design, implement, and evaluate programs, policies, and interventions
  • Work effectively with communities and cross-sector partners
  • Communicate public health information clearly and responsibly

Foundational Competencies

All MPH graduates demonstrate the 22 MPH Foundational Competencies, along with concentration-specific competencies.

MPH Concentrations

Bioethics - MPH
Biostatistics - MPH
Epidemiology - MPH
Public Health Practice - MPH
Medicine and Public Health Dual Degree - MD/MPH
Doctorate and Public Health Dual Degree - PhD/MPH
  • Bioethics (MPH) - Ethical analysis for public health, health care, and research—focused on real-world decision-making.
  • Biostatistics (MPH) - Applied statistical methods and data analysis to support public health and biomedical research. Online program (Fall 2026).
  • Epidemiology (MPH) - Study design and analytic approaches to understand patterns, causes, and prevention of disease in populations.
  • Public Health Practice (MPH) - Applied training for roles across public health agencies, health systems, nonprofits, and community organizations.
  • MD/MPH - An option for UTMB medical students seeking integrated clinical and public health training.
  • PhD/MPH - An option for UTMB doctoral trainees who want added training in population health and public health practice.

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Degree Requirements

All MPH students complete:

Resources

Apply to Master's Program

SPPH Graduate Programs | University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1150 | (409) 772-1128


Denny Fe Agana, PhD, MPH, CPH
Program Director, Master of Public Health Program
Associate Professor, Epidemiology
deagana@utmb.edu

Tawny Stromberg
Tawny Stromberg
Coordinator II, Admissions & Dual Programs
(409) 266-8457
spphadmissions@utmb.edu