Learn to promote and protect health at the local, state, national, and global levels.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Ole Miss is offered both online and on campus.
The MPH prepares future public health professionals for roles in health policy, research, education, and administration.
Students interested in the Master of Public Health at Ole Miss can choose between an online or on-campus program. If you have a busy life already, you may find that the online program is best for you. If you want the Ole Miss on-campus experience, our residential option may be the perfect choice.
Master of Public Health
Community Health ;
Epidemiology
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Master's Program
18 months
Depending on a student's schedule, they can complete the course requirements for the Master of Public Health in either 18 or 24 months.
See the links below to get a better idea of the course sequencing.
For those interested in a Graduate Assistantship for Master of Public Health, please visit the flowing link to apply: Public Health Graduate Assistantship Application
Application deadline is March 20, 2026 by 5pm.
Check out some of the key classes you’ll encounter as a Public Health graduate student. Curious about what else is offered? Browse the full catalog of courses.
UG
3 credits
An introduction to the public health systems and policy issues. An overview of public health policy interventions, theoretical motivations, influence of the political, bureaucratic, and social environments in which policy decisions are made, and population health consequences of such decisions.
GR
3 credits
This course introduces the principles of research methods, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and biostatistics, providing students a sound methodological foundation for public health practice.
GR
3 credits
An introduction to epidemiology, including factors governing health and disease. The course will focus on demographics, distribution, etiology and patterns of disease, disability, or physiological conditions within populations.
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