College of Nursing and Health Innovation
Master of Public Health
Make a meaningful impact on the health of communities, cities, and populations around the world. Students in our unique Master of Public Health program prepare for roles in epidemiology and community health leadership, while learning how to address complex urban health challenges.
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CIP CODE 51.2201.00
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How to Apply
Apply to UTA through the ApplyUTA graduate application. The Master of Public Health program follows UTA’s standard admissions criteria.
Scholarships
Graduate students can submit the FAFSA/TAFSA (UTA code: 003656) for financial aid. Visit the Graduate Financial Aid page for details.
Transfer Students
UTA welcomes transfer students to start in fall, spring, or summer terms through guaranteed admissions or a holistic admissions review process.
International Students
We welcome international and non-U.S. students and help them navigate the process of applying and enrolling at UTA as international students.
42 Credit Hours
Graduate
UTA Main Campus
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UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
Program Overview
Learn what to expect and what the program offers.
UTA’s Master of Public Health (MPH) is a student-centered, practice-focused program offering two concentrations to align with career goals. The Urban Health concentration emphasizes community health assessment, program evaluation, social justice, and advocacy, while the Epidemiology concentration focuses on analyzing health trends through the study of chronic and infectious diseases in urban populations.
Coursework is structured to build applied skills used in real-world public health settings, with flexible scheduling to support professionals. Our faculty are experienced public health practitioners who integrate current industry practices into the classroom. Community-based projects and interdisciplinary collaboration help students gain hands-on experience addressing health needs in diverse populations.
As one of the few programs in the nation—and the only one in Texas—offering a concentration in urban health, the MPH provides a distinctive focus on improving health outcomes in complex, evolving communities.
Learn more about the Master of Public Health degree.
UTA offers two Post-Baccalaureate Certificate options in the Kinesiology Department.
The Graduate Certificate for Culture and Community in Public Health is a non-degree, in-person program requiring 12 credit hours. Coursework complements the knowledge of professionals in public health, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, nutrition, medicine, and nursing.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice requires 15 credit hours in an online/on-campus hybrid format. The curriculum covers foundational knowledge and skills in biostatistics, epidemiology, health systems and policy, environmental health, and social and behavioral health.
Explore departmental scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in Nursing, Kinesiology and Public Health.
Career Resources
The Career Development Center empowers students and alumni for professional success by helping them discover and plan for possible career paths, connecting them with employers and professional opportunities, preparing them to present themselves well to compete for the opportunities they seek, and...
Engaged, Supportive Faculty
Our faculty members have a wide array of professional backgrounds and specialties. Most invite graduate students interested in research and mentorship to participate in their labs, discuss areas of interest, and pursue professional development opportunities.
Living and Learning in the DFW Metroplex
The DFW Metroplex is known for its diverse culture, active job market, vibrant restaurant and cultural scene, and extensive outdoor recreation activities. With 24 Fortune 500 companies including Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, Alcon, McKesson, AT&T, and CBRE headquartered here, UTA students have access to an extensive network of opportunities for internships and jobs.
Carnegie R-1 Institution for Research
UTA students benefit from an immersive undergraduate and graduate research experience where they can actively contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. With state-of-the-art teaching and research spaces, world-renowned faculty and scientists, and an ever-growing research portfolio representing $155 million in research expenditures, UTA is working to solve some of our greatest global challenges while enriching the educational environment for our students.
Makerspaces Across Campus
UTA’s Central Library FabLab boasts 8,000-square-feet of makerspace featuring 3D printers, laser cutters, screen printers, kilns, sewing machines, and much more for learners from any discipline or experience level. The FabLab is taking the lead in ensuring students gain highly sought interdisciplinary skills.