Overview

It is one of the few dedicated MPH programs focused on maternal, reproductive, child, and family health in the country — and one of the few to offer a degree that can be completed entirely online.

The Maternal and Child Health program of the University of Minnesota focuses on public health skills development (program design and evaluation, advocacy, epidemiology) and maternal and child health (MCH) content (family health, reproductive health, infant and child health, adolescent health, social disparities, family systems, and women’s health).

Advantages of the Maternal & Child Health MPH

Strong Values. Our program is rooted in the principles of social justice and is committed to serving vulnerable populations.

Integrated Health Sciences. Core program faculty includes more than 30 epidemiologists, psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, geneticists, physicians, nurses, and public/community health specialists—giving our students a multidisciplinary approach to public health topics.

Supportive Environment. Students receive personal attention from nationally recognized faculty, and a network of more than 10,000 alumni (600 MCH graduates) who serve as mentors, employers and teachers.

Comprehensive Curriculum. Our students develop skills in health principles and approaches, health disparities/health inequities, ethics, communications, policy and health systems. They use these skills to promote and improve the health of women, children, youth and families.

Flexible. Students in either the Advanced Standing or Standard Tracks may complete their degree entirely online, entirely in-person, or by taking a combination of online and in-person courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Maternal and Child Health

Reproductive and Perinatal Health

Children’s Health: Life Course & Equity Perspectives

Adolescent Health: Issues, Programs and Policies

Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Women’s Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Standard Track: (48 credits)
Advanced Standing Track: (42 credits)

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Related experience, a basic understanding of physiological and/or psychological human development, and a quantitative background or interest.

Work or volunteer experience in a clinical, community-based, public health or managed-care agency/program that focuses on vulnerable populations, women, children, adolescents, and/or families (preferred, not required).

Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university

Cumulative undergraduate GPA of not less than 3.00

Statement of Purpose and Objectives

Resume or C.V.

Official transcripts

3 letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33999 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33999 USD / year

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In-State

25851 USD / year

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Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

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Advantages of the Maternal & Child Health MPH

Programme Structure

Key information

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