Master of Public Health (MPH)

  • $2,500 scholarship available to accepted students
  • Ranked #22 Best Online Master's Degree in Public Health by University HQ
  • Finish in as little as 18 months
  • Practicum experience in your area of interest
  • No GMAT/GRE required

Upcoming Virtual Open House Events

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The Open House will include a program overview and Q&A session with faculty for all interested, including applicants, families and advisors.

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.

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.

Updated Curriculum (Starting Fall 2024)

*Beginning Fall 2024, new students will no longer be required to complete PUBH 7301, reducing the program to 42 credit hours.

Pre-Fall 2024 Curriculum

Students who began their program prior to Fall 2024 should refer to the below curriculum requirements.

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 the program director. 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. Andrea Brace is an Associate Professor of Public Health at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and serves as the Director and Chair of the master’s in public health program. Brace earned a BA in Psychology, BS in Biological Sciences, MS in Health Promotion, and a PhD in Health Promotion and Behavior from The University of Georgia. Andrea is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and she was an ORISE post-doctoral Evaluation Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. She teaches Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Program Evaluation, Research Methods, and Health Communication. Andrea’s research focuses on food access and food equity, stealth interventions, college student health, as well as place and health using GIS.

Professor Alyssa Alessandra, MPH, RN is a Lecturer and the Field Coordinator for the master’s in public health program. Alyssa earned a BSN from Moravian College, and an MPH from Benedictine University with concentrations in Epidemiology and Health Management & Policy. Alyssa is currently pursuing her DrPH at Capella University with further exploration of epidemiology. Alyssa’s research focuses on vaccine knowledge and uptake. Alyssa has expertise in Communicable Disease and Public Health Emergency Preparedness. Alyssa spent several years working as a Public Health Nurse. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alyssa served as the Nurse Supervisor at hundreds of COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Clinics.

Dr. Bojana Beric-Stojsic is an associate professor of Public Health and 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.

“When I teach, I need to engage students to work with them on creating their own knowledge, on developing their own philosophy of health and finding their own way of communicating about health to potential clients, students, patients.” 

– Dr. Bojana Beric-Stojsic

Resources

  1. Dr. Beric-Stojsic reflects on how her approach with her students helps prepare them for a career in public health: How Public Health Education Champions Student Agency.
  2. 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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