Master of Public Health

Pursue a career in public health practice

At the IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health you will discover exceptional faculty, nationally-recognized research, hands-on learning opportunities, a robust study abroad program and mentoring relationships. These benefits provide our students with the solid foundation needed to be highly competitive candidates for today’s most interesting and meaningful public health jobs.

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MPH concentrations

Epidemiology

Design and conduct studies, analyze data and present findings that lead to effective public health prevention strategies and policy development. Available in-person and online.

Health Policy & Management

Analyze and develop policies that address public health issues and support the strategic management of health services organizations. Available in-person and online.

Public Health Informatics

Learn how to think critically about population level data and apply informatics approaches to address pressing public health issues. Available in-person and online.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Improve health by understanding determinants of health, applying behavior change theory and developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion interventions. Available in-person and online.

I wish people knew that public health is everything around you. Public health addresses the social structure that impacts the health and daily lives of people.
Jasmine Black, MPH

Why choose us for your MPH degree?

We have a comprehensive program with expertise in the five core components of public health.
We’re flexible enough to accommodate both full-time and part-time students.
We're ranked as one of the Best Public Health Graduate Schools in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Grad School Rankings for 2022-23.
Our proximity to the Indiana State Department of Health, the Marion County Health Department, the Indiana Statehouse, Indiana’s largest healthcare systems and many health-related agencies gives our students unparalleled opportunities to gain hands on experience through experiential learning, internships and capstone projects.
Our study abroad programs offer opportunities to gain new perspectives by studying in Israel, Geneva, London, and Sweden.
We offer outstanding career services support to our students and alumni. We don’t just help you get the degree, we also help you land the job of your dreams.