Overview

The Public Health program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks to fulfil the Department of Public Health Science’s vision "Healthy communities partnered with responsive population health systems." To support the Department's mission, "Advancing health equity and well-being in an urbanizing world", the MPH program develops leaders in evidence-based practice who advance the public’s health. The program values collaboration, community engagement, diversity, innovation, professionalism, health equity, and social justice in its pursuit of attaining the highest possible standards of health and well-being.

Students develop specialized skills in one of 4 concentrations: Community Health Practice (CHPR); Epidemiology (EPID), Physical Activity & Nutrition (PANU), or Population Health Analytics (PHAN). Note: MPH is not a STEM designated degree. The program prepares students to provide leadership in a variety of settings, including health-related agencies and organizations, hospitals, local and state public health departments, academic research centers and institutes, corporate disease management and wellness programs, non-profit agencies, and healthcare businesses and industries.

Why an MPH at UNC Charlotte?

We’re cost effective - Check around, whether in-state or out-of- state, our tuition is very affordable. The total cost of an MPH at UNC Charlotte with in-state tuition is approximately $18,500 – that’s less than half the cost that some students pay at other programs.

Small class size – Generally 15-30 students. We know your name, your interests and your aspirations. More than 90% of our students agree that class sizes are conducive to their learning. Our classes are offered in-person at our Charlotte campus.

Rigorous education – We’re accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH) which sets high standards for the knowledge and skills that you will acquire.

Our graduates get jobs - Within 1 year of graduation, over 80% of our alumni are working in the public health field or they have gone on to pursue additional education.

Large network of alumni – Our graduates work in a variety of settings, including city and county health departments, non-profit organizations, healthcare systems, research institutions, emergency management systems, and college and university student health centers.

Need money? Got money!  50% of our full-time students will have some form of assistantship or other financial assistance during their 2-year education. Our students work as research or teaching assistants in a variety of departments across campus.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

U.S. Healthcare System

Case Studies in Public Health

Evidence-Based Methods in Public Health

Health Promotion Program Management

Policy and Leadership

Applied Health Behavior Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate major or coursework that prepares students for graduate work

Submission of official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), if English is not the applicant's native language and he or she has not earned a post-secondary degree from a U.S. institution

Foreign-trained physicians who have successfully passed the US MLE (Medical Licensing Exam) including Steps 1, 2, and 2 CS, may, with appropriate documentation, be waived from GRE and TOFEL

Three letters of recommendation

Recommended GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0

Personal statement describing the applicant’s interest in public health, desired concentration, and professional goals

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20627 USD / year

≈ 20627 USD / year
Out-of-State

20627 USD / year

≈ 20627 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4841 USD / year

≈ 4841 USD / year

Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

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Overview

Why an MPH at UNC Charlotte?

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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