Maternal and Child Health University of Minnesota

Overview

The Maternal and Child Health programme at the University of Minnesota provides students with the essential skills to support the wellbeing of women, children, and families globally. This Master of Public Health degree is deeply rooted in social justice principles, preparing graduates to address the complex needs of diverse and vulnerable populations through evidence-based practice.

Students engage with a multidisciplinary curriculum that combines epidemiology, sociology, and community health. The programme is designed to be highly flexible, offering both standard and advanced standing tracks that can be completed entirely online, on-campus, or through a hybrid format. This ensures that working professionals and full-time students alike can access world-class public health education.

Why Maternal and Child Health at University of Minnesota?

The University of Minnesota hosts one of the nation's first and most highly-rated programmes in this field. Students benefit from an integrated health sciences approach, learning from a diverse faculty of over 30 experts, including geneticists, physicians, and anthropologists. This multidisciplinary environment fosters a comprehensive understanding of public health challenges.

Beyond the classroom, the university provides a supportive network of more than 10,000 alumni who serve as mentors and employers. The programme's commitment to progressive values and social justice ensures that graduates are not only technically proficient but also dedicated to reducing health disparities. Additionally, dual-degree options with Law or Social Work are available for those seeking interdisciplinary expertise.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 1619 per credit
• National fee: USD 1619 per credit
• Local fee: USD 1231 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build quantitative expertise and a deep understanding of human development. Modules may include:

• Maternal and Child Health
• Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy
• Biostatistics
• Social and Behavioural Health
• Environmental Health
• Community Health Assessment
• Programme Evaluation
• Research Methods

Careers with Maternal and Child Health

Graduates from this programme are in high demand across international and domestic sectors, often securing roles in government agencies, non-profit organisations, and research institutes. The training focuses on policy development, population-based solutions, and rigorous needs assessments to improve health outcomes for families and birthing people.

Recent alumni have secured diverse professional positions, including:

• Health Educator at the Minnesota Department of Health
• Senior Clinical Data Analyst at Allina Health
• Project Officer at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• HPV Programme Coordinator at Denver Public Health
• Senior Specialist for Food Security at Save the Children US
• Applied Epidemiology Fellow at the Washington State Department of Health

The programme prepares individuals for leadership roles in public health advocacy, clinical data analysis, and global health management, ensuring they are equipped to meet the Millennium Development Goals related to maternal and child mortality.