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Indiana University Online

Global and Environmental Health, M.P.H.

Prepare for a career addressing some of today’s most consequential environmental and global health challenges with a Master of Public Health in Global Environmental Health from IU Online. This flexible program provides a balance of applied science and real-world experience, preparing you to become a public health leader.

Course Delivery: 100% Online

Total Credits: 45

In-State Tuition Per Credit: $566

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $610

Cost of attendance may vary by campus. View the total cost calculator

Degree Overview

The IU Online Master of Public Health in Global and Environmental Health is designed for early to mid-career professionals wanting a broad, contemporary foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities in global and environmental health.

The program covers public health across low-, middle-, and high-income countries, as well as the social, economic, political, and organizational conditions that comprise the environmental backdrop for health and well-being. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to apply your expertise in varied roles that improve health and well-being for people everywhere.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

  1. A bachelor’s degree
  2. Minimum of one year of undergraduate mathematics
  3. GPA of 3.0 or higher, or official GRE scores

To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:

  1. Official transcripts GRE (students with GPA below 3.0 only)
  2. Personal statement (500 words)
  3. Resume
  4. Three letters of recommendation TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants only)
  5. Interview (if applicable)

Application Dates

Fall semester: July 1

Fall semester (international students): April 1

Spring semester: November 1

Spring semester (international students): September 15

Your degree qualifies you for positions in a wide variety of organizations in the non-profit, government, and private sectors. You may serve in such positions as analyst, program coordinator, manager, technical specialist, and program officer.

To earn the M.P.H. in Global and Environmental Health, you must complete 45 credit hours. Requirements are broken down as follows:

  • Public health core courses (12 credits)
  • Global and environmental health concentration courses (18 credits)
  • Electives (9 credits)
  • Public health practical experience (6 credits)

Core

Core Classes for the MPH in Global and Environmental Health
Course Number Course Name Credits

PBHL-P 510

Introduction to Public Health

3 Credits

PBHL-P 511

Comprehensive Methods and Applications of Biostatistics and Epidemiology

3 Credits

PBHL-P 512

Communication and Leadership in Public Health

3 Credits

PBHL-P 513

Planning, Evaluation, and Management in Public Health

3 Credits

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