Overview

What is Public Health?

Public health is a science that works to:

Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease

Protect against environmental hazards

Prevent injuries

Promote healthy behaviors

Respond to disasters and help communities recover

Assure high-quality, accessible health services

Develop community interventions

Support community coalitions

Why Earn an MPH Degree?

You’ll enjoy many opportunities to use public health skills when you pursue an Master of Public Health degree at The University of New Mexico in one of three concentrations:

Community Health

Epidemiology

Health Systems Services & Policy

Draw from a broad range of social science, biomedical science and clinical disciplines as you build critical thinking skills in issues that interest you.

To expand your career opportunities, pursue a public health minor or a dual degree, such as our MPH/Master of Arts in Latin American Studies program or MPH/Doctor of Medicine program. Learn more about course selection in our catalog.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Health
Global Health Challenges

Population Health Theory
Environment and Occupational Health

Fund Health Care Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

500

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Educational Background
Test Scores
Letter of Intent
Writing Sample
CV/Resume
Relevant Coursework

Three Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29146 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What is Public Health?

Why Earn an MPH Degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albuquerque

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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