Master of Public Health

Program Overview

Hawai‘i’s demand for public health professionals is on the rise, with double-digit job growth projected through 2028. With a master’s in public health, you’ll be prepared to step into a wide range of high-impact careers that support the health and well-being of our communities.

HPU's Master of Public Health (MPH) is a 42-credit program. Courses are offered 100% online in accelerated 8-week terms. Tuition for the 2024-25 academic year is $1,346 per credit. Estimated cost of attendance is at hpu.edu/costs.

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You can enter our MPH program:

Fall (August) entry - 12-month
Spring (January) entry - 16-month

Admissions requirements:

Apply online hpu.edu/apply ($55 app fee)
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Why Choose HPU for your MPH?

Tuition discount partnerships with select companies all over Hawaiʻi

Our faculty are professionals in their field, not just academics

HPU is the only university in the State of Hawai‘i that offers a fully-online Master of Public Health program that is nationally accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

Key Benefits

Complete 12-16 months as a full-time student

100% interactive classes

No GRE required

Scholarships available

MPH Coursework

Full-time Enrolled, Fall-Entry

Pre-requisites
- Math 1123 Statistics
- PH 6100 Foundations of Public Health
*Required for students who lack previous education or experience in these courses

Fall Semester

1st 8-Week

PH 6620 Health Behavior Change Theory (3 cr.)
PH 6260 Environmental Health (3 cr.)

2nd 8-week

PH 6400 Health Policy, Law and Advocacy (3 cr.)
PH 6460 Public Health Program Planning (3 cr.)

Spring Semester