Master of Public Health (MPH)

  • $2,500 Renewable scholarship available to accepted students
  • #22 Best Online Master's Degree in Public Health according to University HQ
  • Accelerated program: finish in as little as 18 months
  • Practicum experience in your area of interest
  • No GMAT or GRE required

FDU's Master's in Public Health is ranked by University HQ as the #22 Best Online Master's Degree in Public Health in the nation..

Overview

Discover your potential in the health care industry with the online Master of Public Health degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Guided by educators with years of industry experience, you can receive the education that best supports your personal and professional goals as well as begin developing your own ideas for eliminating health disparities.

Through an interactive, online classroom, you’ll begin your master’s in public health online with a selection of core courses followed by a curriculum specific to the professional track. You’ll receive flexible schedule options, so you can learn at your own pace and complete your degree on your own time. Throughout each semester, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with public health tools through group interactions involving case studies and integrated care groups that focus on interprofessional education.

Becton Dickinson Scholarship

Becton Dickinson, a global medical technology company, supports Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in many ways, including a scholarship program for incoming and continuing public health students. Scholarships are worth $2,500 and will be awarded based on academic merit, financial need and community involvement.

Students can apply and are eligible to receive the scholarship once per semester. Aid cannot be combined with any other form of financial support.

Dual MPA/MPH

If you’re interested in an administrative career in healthcare or government, the online MPA/MPH program is a great way to shape your leadership style while gaining essential skills. You can earn two master’s degrees in two and a half years, and then sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam or the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) exam.

Courses and Requirements

Earning your master’s in public health online will provide you with the necessary credentials to continue your education with a doctoral degree or advance in your career. You’ll become proficient in key industry topics, including innovative management, global health issues, epidemiology and more.

 

Upcoming Events

  • Virtual Open House: To learn more about one of the nation’s top ranked online Master of Public Health programs, attend one of our upcoming Virtual Open Houses hosted by program director, Dr. Bojana Stojsic. The Open House will include a program overview and Q&A session with faculty for all interested, including applicants, families, and advisors:

 

 

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into this program, please submit the following:

  • A completed graduate admissions application
  • All official transcripts (must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement
  • Your resume

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Meet Our Faculty

Dr. Bojana Beric-Stojsic is an associate professor of Public Health and director, M.P.H. Program Online, at the School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Fairleigh Dickinson University. For the past 25 years, she has been teaching at universities in New Jersey, New York and her native Serbia, former Yugoslavia. As an MD with an MA and PhD in Health Education, Dr. Beric-Stojsic’s professional interests have been focused on teaching and preparation of public health workforce, community-campus partnerships for health and wellness, and global and international health issues including social justice and human rights of children focusing on girls’ rights.

Resources

  1. Read what Dr. Beric-Stojsic has to say about the role of biostatistics in public health: What Is the Role of Biostatistics in Public Health?

Why FDU?

Personalized Learning

Through its small intimate classes and superb faculty, FDU offers students a hands-on approach to learning that caters to individual needs.

A Global Community

Our multi-disciplinary programs reach and connect students across the world.

Academic Excellence

Through our commitment to providing rigorous programs, students at FDU are poised to become the next generation of leaders.

Benefits of Learning Online

Pursuing an online degree means the chance to further your career.

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Career Outcomes

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