Overview

The Public Health Online programme at Florida International University (FIU) provides a rigorous and flexible curriculum designed to prepare students for population-level health challenges. This generalist degree is delivered through the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work to support professionals in government, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Students benefit from a comprehensive education that balances academic excellence with the practical needs of full-time employment.

Why Public Health Online at Florida International University (FIU)?

This programme is the only fully online generalist Master of Public Health offered in South Florida through the Florida State University System. It holds prestigious accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), ensuring the curriculum meets national standards for excellence. FIU is recognised globally for its online provision, with the programme ranked 11th nationally by PublicHealth.org and 36th among public universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 9777 per semester
National fee: USD 9777 per semester
Local fee: USD 4371 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 45 credits, including a mandatory 200-hour practicum to ensure students gain hands-on experience in the field. Modules may include:

Health Policy in a Global Context
Health Behavior and Public Health
Data Management and Applied Epidemiologic Analysis
Community Health Promotion Planning and Research
Public Health Management and Leadership
Health Promotion Communication
Environmental Disasters
Health Promotion in Culturally Diverse Communities
Practicum in Public Health

Careers with Public Health Online

Graduates are equipped for versatile leadership roles across various public health systems. The generalist nature of the degree allows for career flexibility in healthcare systems, government agencies, and community-based organisations. Alumni have successfully transitioned into roles focused on health policy, community health promotion, and public health management. The programme supports clinicians, career changers, and healthcare workers aiming to impact population health outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology: Public Health Epidemiology

Public Health Statistics

Public Health Policy and Management

Environmental Health Sciences

Health Behavior and Public Health

Data Management and Applied Epidemiologic Analysis

Health Policy

Environmental Health Risk Assessment

Health Demography

Community Health Promotion Planning and Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 491 other Masters in Health Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
International applicants must have a WES-verified institution and also recognized in its own country as preparing students for further study at the graduate level.
A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credits of upper-level undergraduate coursework.
A current resume. Uploaded to SOPHAS. Include education, training, and employment history, practical and research experience (such as projects and publications), skills and other pertinent information.
A written statement of purpose.
Three letters of recommendation must be sent.
Official university/college transcripts from all institutions previously attended.
FIU Graduate Admissions Supplemental Application

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19554 USD / year

≈ 19554 USD / year
Out-of-State

19554 USD / year

≈ 19554 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

8742 USD / year

≈ 8742 USD / year

Funding

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