Online Master of Public Health (MPH)

Beal University’s Master of Public Health covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and community health, and health policy. Coursework is delivered online in 8-week terms, and the program is 12 to 24 months in normal time depending on enrollment pace.

MPH

Credential

12 to 24 mo

Normal length

Online

Delivery

Federal aid

For those who qualify

Program at a glance

Credential

MPH

Normal length (depends on enrollment pace)

12 to 24 months

Format

Online

Institutional accreditation

ACCSC

Start dates

6 a year

Transfer credit (subject to evaluation)

Up to 9 credits

Accreditation and program details

Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). This is institutional accreditation, not specialized public health accreditation.

The MPH is 12 to 24 months in normal time. The length depends on enrollment pace, meaning the number of courses taken each term.

Program length reflects completion in normal time. Individual completion time varies based on course load, transfer credit, satisfactory academic progress, course availability, and other program requirements. Programs not offered in California.

Eligible undergraduate students may receive transfer credit for up to 75 percent of a program, subject to Registrar evaluation and program requirements. No more than nine transfer credits may be accepted into a Beal University master’s program. Transfer credit information

Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Eligibility varies by student and program.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

Built for your next step

MPH coursework covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and community health, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral foundations of public health.

CORE COURSES

Ethical Leadership and Management

Epidemiology

Health Policy

Environmental Health

Biostatistics and Data Analytics

Governance and Management in Public Health Systems

Program outcomes

Admissions overview

CAREER OUTCOMES

Where this can take you

Potential occupations related to this field may include the roles listed below. Employment is not guaranteed, and employers may require additional education, experience, certification, licensure, or background screening. Roles such as Epidemiologist may require additional graduate study or experience, and Health Educator and Community Health Worker roles may require separate certification depending on the state and employer.

Epidemiologist

Health Educator

Public Health Program Manager

Community Health Worker

Health Policy Analyst

WHY STUDY ONLINE WITH BEAL

Online coursework in 8-week terms

Built for working adults

Eight-week online terms and 6 start dates a year may provide scheduling flexibility for working adults.

Institutional accreditation

Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Online coursework

MPH coursework is delivered online in 8-week terms. See the course catalog for complete program requirements.

Support that stays with you

Small cohorts, one-on-one attention, and career services for current students and graduates.

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

Program FAQ

Is Beal's MPH accredited?

Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). This is institutional accreditation, not specialized public health accreditation.

Is the MPH offered online?

Yes. MPH coursework is delivered online in 8-week terms. Review the course catalog for complete program requirements.

How long does the MPH take?

The MPH is 12 to 24 months in normal time, depending on enrollment pace, using 8-week terms with 6 start dates a year. Program length reflects completion in normal time. Individual completion time varies based on course load, transfer credit, satisfactory academic progress, course availability, and other program requirements. Programs not offered in California.

What can I do with an MPH?

Potential occupations related to this field include roles in community and population health, health education, program management, and public health policy. Employment is not guaranteed, and some roles require additional experience, certification, or licensure.

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