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Preparing the next generation of public health leaders. Explore bachelor and master degree programs in public health and health administration.
The University of Memphis: Where passionate learners become change agents and visionaries in public health.
From emerging diseases to climate change and health disparities, public health is on the front line of addressing some of today's biggest problems. With growing demands in the public health and health administration fields, the UofM School of Public Health will help you shape your post-graduate goals for a rewarding, long-lasting career.
Accredited
The School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The Master of Health Administration program has been continuously accredited since 1995 by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
Accessible
Don't let your busy schedule or geographical location stand in the way of achieving your goals. Explore our online and face-to-face course options.
Research-Driven
Our faculty are highly engaged researchers who are respected by investigators, clinicians and health specialists globally. Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to engage in research alongside them and serve the community while earning a degree.
No GRE Required
Limited-Time Graduate School Offers: Earning a public health graduate degree is now more convenient than ever. We are waiving the requirement for the GRE admissions test for Spring 2024 enrollment for all School of Public Health master's programs.
Earning a public health graduate degree is now more convenient than ever.
Limited-Time Graduate School Offers:
- We are waiving the requirement for the GRE admissions test for Fall enrollment for all School of Public Health master's programs.
- We are accepting Duolingo, a fully-online English proficiency test, as an alternative to the currently accepted TOEFL/IELTS/PTE. *Applies to international applicants
- The School of Public Health offers APHA (American Public Health Association) membership to all of its students.
What a difference a public health degree can make
Choose the degree program that matches your career goals
UNDERGRADUATE
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Fully Online and On-Campus
- Interdisciplinary program that promotes critical thinking and commitment to population-focused disease prevention and health promotion
- Public Health Minor also available
GRADUATE
Master of Public Health
Fully Online and On-Campus
- Traditional four-semester, 42-credit hour program offered in-person or online
- Accelerated program available for completion within 12 months
- Concentrations include Urban Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Generalist and Social and Behavioral Sciences
GRADUATE
Master of Science in Biostatistics
On-Campus
- Prepare for a position in government and private health agencies, industry or research institutes, or prepare to enter a doctoral program in biostatistics or bioinformatics
GRADUATE
Master of Science in Biostatistics with Concentration in Data Science in Public Health
On-Campus
- The MS in Biostatistics with a concentration in DSPH will prepare students for careers as data analysts with machine learning expertise and experience working with big data. Graduates will be qualified to work at research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies (NIH, CDC, FDA), health insurance companies, and other public health organizations.
GRADUATE
Master of Health Administration
On-Campus
- Ranked 33 by US News & World Report
- Only CAHME accredited program in TN
- In-person classes only
- Designed for early careerists
- Small class sizes (6:1 ratio)
- Opportunities for paid administrative residencies in one of the nation’s most robust healthcare industries
- Award-winning professional development program
GRADUATE
Master of Health Administration Executive Track
Fully-Online
- Online-only through UofM Global
- Must have five years of management experience to enter the program
- 45-credit hour program; takes 21 months to complete
- Only CAHME-Accredited executive program in TN
DOCTORAL
PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics
On-Campus
- Offers cutting-edge, advanced training to prepare individuals for academic and research careers
- Graduate assistantships provide tuition reimbursement and stipends to full-time students
DOCTORAL
PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences
On-Campus
- Designed for those who intend to teach and conduct original research
- Graduate assistantships provide tuition reimbursement and stipends to full-time students
Graduate Certificates
Health Systems Leadership
The Health Systems Leadership graduate certificate provides students with training in areas critical to 21st century healthcare, public health, and community health leadership.
Health Analytics
The Certificate in Health Analytics provides working public health and healthcare professionals with formal training in data management, data mining, and statistical analyses of large datasets.
Population Health
The Graduate Certificate in Population Health offers focused academic training for public health practitioners and other healthcare leaders who are interested in improving health outcomes in the community. Once completed, students are eligible to take the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam.
Population Health Informatics
With the rapid pace of technological advancements, public health professions require a core set of informatics skills. Population health informatics tools and technologies are rapidly enhancing the capacity to translate growing population data into meaningful information that can inform actionable insights.
Highlights of School of Public Health
A major objective of the School of Public Health is to conduct research of relevance to the community with a focus on translating research into practice. Through engaged and participatory research, faculty and students identify evidence-based, sustainable approaches to health interventions, health services, and health policy. We are committed to improving health outcomes by focusing on health equity issues such as social and environmental justice policies and applied population-based research in obesity, cardiovascular disease, tobacco use, cancer prevention, health promotion, behavioral risk assessment, and preventable health care utilization.
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Active Funded Projects
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Research Expenditures
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Number of Faculty
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