Earn your MPH at WMU and become a Leader in the Field

The field of public health care is rapidly evolving. And its future depends on you. The Master of Public Health at Western Michigan University offers a broad understanding of complex issues and prepares you to lead in the field of public health in your community and beyond.

Convenience and connection

As a working professional, finding the time to take classes can be difficult. You can earn your MPH at WMU in just 24 months with this convenient hybrid program. The majority of the course work is done online. And, you'll have an opportunity to forge relationships with your classmates and instructors face-to-face, two weekends each semester, and one week each summer at our beautiful downtown Grand Rapids location—a great place to learn and a fun place to eat, play and stay. Also, you will connect with your own community by meeting your practicum requirements where you live.

Why WMU

The MPH at WMU is designed to help you grow as a leader by exposing you to a breadth of competencies and complex issues related to the field of public health. Courses are taught by the widely respected faculty at the College of Health and Human Services. The progressive curriculum focuses on five core areas to prepare you for a variety of public health careers:

• Biostatistics
• Environmental health sciences
• Epidemiology
• Health services administration
• Social and behavioral sciences

Take the next step

Fill out the contact form to request more information. Find out why a Master of Public Health with WMU is right for you.