Master's Degree in Public Health
Data Science (Online)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Online
- Hybrid
Public health has always been a data-driven field. The way in which we collect, analyze, and interpret that data has changed dramatically, though. 21st-century data science has given us access to more information than ever before. Those who know how to use it can change lives; change communities; and even change the world.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Data Science from the King Graduate School will show you how to do it. Thanks to our innovative online learning platform, you can do it all from wherever you are, and on a schedule that works for you. Our interdisciplinary curriculum applies cutting-edge STEM methods to modern public health issues, preparing you to develop creative solutions to environmental health hazards, community violence, chronic diseases, and more.
Find Out About Our Hybrid Public Health Data Science Master's Degree.
Why a Online Major in Public Health Data Science?
The MPH in Public Health Data Science will train you in multiple scientific disciplines. All of them can open doors to career paths that are on the rise.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over the next several years the demand for epidemiologists and biostatisticians will increase by eight to ten times the average rate for all occupations. Jobs for data scientists could grow by even more than that.
Your Master of Public Health Data Science will do more than help you find your way to a stable career. It will prepare you to play a pivotal role in driving public health initiatives in diverse communities locally and around the world.
Online Curriculum
Data now plays a huge role in almost every aspect of our lives. Public health is no exception. The online MPH in Public Health Data Science will prepare you for the future of public health, all while connecting you to its history at the same time. Your courses will help you build a foundation in:
- Biostatistics
- Computer science
- Database systems
- Epidemiology
- Data analytics
- Data visualization
- Health policy and management
As an online student, you’ll have access to the same classes — and the same distinguished, professional faculty — as our on-campus students. You’ll also get to put what you learn into practice with a required three (3)-credit internship in a real-world public health setting.
How Long Does It Take to Get an Online MPH in Public Health Data Science?
We designed the MPH Public Health Data Science degree to be completed in four (4) semesters. When taken consecutively and full-time, you can finish your degree in less than a year and half.
Requirements for a Master of Public Health Online:
48 total credits*
- 21 credits of core public health courses
- 15 computer science credits
- Six (6) credits of research courses
- One (1) three (3)-credit capstone course
- One (1) three (3)-credit internship
You can also earn your MPH degree in a hybrid format.**
Learn more about the requirements for an online MPH in Public Health Data Science.
*Depending on their prior education, some MPH students may be required to take a foundation course in Statistics Foundations.
**Per the terms of their student visas, international students must attend three (3) session days per semester in on-campus classes.
Research Methods in Public Health
Modern data science has given us powerful new tools to advance public health. But tools are only as effective as the people who use them. In this course, MPH candidates explore the principles and techniques of public health research. Students will learn different approaches to research design and data management; how to collect, analyze, and interpret public health data sets; and how to navigate ethical issues in research involving human subjects.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the online MPH in Public Health Data Science must fulfill the following requirements:
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education.
- Candidates must submit:
- A completed application for admission.
- A 500-word essay describing your career goals and why you want to pursue a master’s degree.
- A current résumé.
- Transcripts from all prior educational institutions attended.
- Two (2) professional letters of recommendation.
- Online MPH candidates must also participate in a pre-admission interview.
Tuition and Financial Aid
At Monroe University, we work hard do make sure all our students have access to opportunity. We do that by offering more than affordable tuition and fees. We offer personalized financial aid services that are second to none.
Your dedicated financial aid counselor will help you secure every grant, loan, and scholarship that’s available to you. If you work for one of our many partner organizations, you could even qualify for a Corporate Partnership Grant worth up to 20% of your tuition.
For years, we’ve been one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Value Schools among Regional Universities North. That’s because we’re committed to providing quality, affordable education. And we’re equally committed to you.
Your Future Public Health and Data Science Career
With your STEM MPH degree, you’l be ready to take on leadership roles in government health agencies, private hospital systems, research institutions, and more. As a data scientist in the public health sphere, you can work in careers including:
- Director of data & analytics
- Health scientist
- Associate research scientist
- Maternal and child health data scientist
- Health equity data scientist
- Senior quality data informatics analyst
- Data processing control specialist
- Facility data specialist
Discover What You Can Achieve
Public health solutions have always relied on evidence-based strategies. With modern technology at our fingertips, we can now collect much more evidence — to develop even more effective strategies. Learn how with a Master of Public Health Data Science from the King Graduate School.
Featured Faculty
Aditi Puri, PhD, MPH
Professor, School of Allied Health Professions
