Tufts' MPH program prepares working professionals and recent graduates to lead in public health through flexible formats, a CEPH-accredited curriculum, and direct access to Boston's health research community. Choose from on-campus, online, and blended formats, with full-time, part-time, and accelerated options built around your schedule. Applications for fall, spring, and summer entry are open now.
| Length | Commitment | Format | Entry Terms | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 SEMESTERS*Accelerated option can be completed in 12 months. Students can take up to 5 years to complete. | FULL-TIME or PART-TIME | ON-CAMPUS, ONLINE, or BLENDED | SPRING, SUMMER & FALL*Only the accelerated option begins in the summer. | 5Concentrations |
The Master of Public Health at Tufts University School of Medicine is a CEPH-accredited professional degree designed to prepare graduates for careers in public health practice, policy, research, and leadership.
The program is built for students who want rigorous academic training alongside real-world application—through an applied practice experience, a capstone project, and direct connection to Boston's public health and medical communities.
Whether you study on campus in Boston, fully online, or in a blended format, you graduate with the same credential and the same access to Tufts faculty and resources.
Students complete a mix of core coursework and concentration-specific courses, an applied practice experience with a community partner organization, and an integrative capstone project that demonstrates comprehensive public health competency.
The Tufts MPH curriculum combines foundational public health coursework with concentration-specific training and two comprehensive engaged practice experiences.
Core coursework covers epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral determinants of health, environmental health, and health policy and management. Concentration coursework builds specialized depth in your chosen focus area.
Public health challenges are multifaceted, and your education should reflect the specific issues you feel called to solve. Customizing your coursework allows you to build deep domain expertise, bridge cross-disciplinary knowledge, and align your academic focus directly with your career ambitions.
The Tufts MPH is designed to flex around your goals. Choose a concentration that aligns with your career interests, add a dual degree to deepen your expertise across disciplines, or take your practice experience global through the program's international health focus.
Choose from five MPH concentrations, including the option to design your own through the individualized track: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Global Health Science and Practice, Health Management and Policy, Nutrition, or Individualized (self-designed).
Tufts offers seven MPH dual degree options for students looking to combine public health training with another discipline, including: Medicine, veterinary medicine, law, and nutrition science, and undergraduate fast-tracks for eligible students.
Tufts MPH students can extend their applied practice experience abroad through the program's global health focus, gaining firsthand experience addressing public health challenges at the international level.
The Tufts MPH is available in three formats—on campus in Boston, fully online, or in a blended combination of both. All three offer the same 42-credit CEPH-accredited MPH curriculum, with access to the same faculty, concentrations, and career resources.
For students looking to finish quickly, the accelerated one-year MPH is available on campus in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Health Management and Policy, and online in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The accelerated track begins in the summer and can be completed in 12 months.
Our faculty brings expertise from diverse fields, including environmental and civil engineering, nutrition, health administration, medicine, business, social work, and epidemiology. Their real-world experience enriches the classroom and prepares students to make meaningful contributions to public health. Tufts MPH faculty lead active research labs spanning a range of public health domains:
Tufts MPH students learn in a collaborative environment that encourages meaningful connections and removes barriers to learning. Small class sizes and a faculty of experienced public health practitioners provide personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. With easy access to faculty, students receive individualized mentorship, academic support, networking opportunities, and career guidance to help them thrive and achieve their goals.
I chose Tufts because I was motivated by research-driven, evidence-based practices, which are a Tufts specialty. I loved the opportunity to have a smaller cohort in which I could get to know my professors and colleagues over the span of the program. The professors have diverse interests and experiences, which also helped to diversify my knowledge and prospects.
I, too, appreciated that I could work full-time and take classes in the evenings. The whole program is designed around equity, progress, and knowledge, which is the core of public health.
Tufts School of Medicine is nestled in downtown Boston, renowned for its contributions to medicine, science, and public health. From the historical Chinatown neighborhood, you’ll embrace a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment, surrounded by world-leading hospitals, pioneering nonprofits, and groundbreaking research institutions. Immerse yourself in this vibrant setting, broaden your perspective, deepen your learning experience, and expand your professional network.
The Tufts Master of Public Health program is built on a strong commitment to equity and social responsibility. We view health as shaped by social, economic, and environmental factors that affect underserved communities. The curriculum explores these issues through a multidisciplinary lens, focusing on social and behavioral determinants of health. With small class sizes and a collaborative environment, you'll connect with peers and faculty dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting well-being for all.
Tufts MPH graduates are prepared to assess population health needs, design and evaluate interventions, navigate health policy, communicate public health findings to diverse audiences, and lead across sectors. Graduates work across healthcare, government, nonprofit, academic, and private sector organizations.
Through the program, you will develop the skills to:
Our Career Services team provides support through graduation and beyond, helping you build your network and pursue opportunities in a competitive public health job market. 94% of Tufts MPH graduates are employed within six months of graduation.
Tufts MPH graduates report a median salary of $78,000, with the highest reported salary at $130,000. Nearly half of graduates work in hospitals or healthcare organizations, with the remainder spread across nonprofits, government, academia, consulting, and the private sector.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health services managers earn a median salary of $117,680, with 23% projected job growth through 2034, and epidemiologists earn $83,980, with 16% projected job growth.
A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a professional graduate degree focused on protecting and improving population health. The degree prepares graduates to work across healthcare, government, research, and nonprofit sectors in roles spanning epidemiology, health policy, global health, community health, and health administration.
Yes. The MPH is a professional degree, meaning it is designed for practice rather than research. It prepares graduates to apply public health skills directly in the workforce.
For most public health professionals, yes. The degree opens doors across healthcare, government, research, and nonprofit sectors that are difficult to access without graduate-level training. Of Tufts MPH graduates, 94% are employed within six months of graduation.
MPH careers span a wide range of roles and sectors. Common job titles for Tufts graduates include epidemiologist, health policy analyst, public health program manager, community health director, global health specialist, healthcare administrator, and research coordinator.
The standard Tufts MPH takes four semesters full-time. Students can also pursue the program part-time, with up to five years to complete. An accelerated 12-month option is available for students entering in the summer in select concentrations.
Tufts offers five MPH concentrations: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Global Health Science and Practice, Health Management and Policy, Nutrition, and an individualized concentration tailored to your professional goals.
No. The Tufts MPH program is test-score optional, meaning GRE or GMAT scores are not required for admission, but can be submitted for review as part of your application if you desire.
Yes. The Tufts MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the recognized accrediting body for schools and programs of public health in the United States.
Yes. The online Master’s of Public Health at Tufts delivers the same CEPH-accredited curriculum as the on-campus program. Online students have access to the same faculty, concentrations, and career resources.
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Admission to the Tufts Master of Public Health program is based on a holistic review of your academic background, professional experience, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and overall potential to contribute to the field of public health. Applicants from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Review the complete admissions requirements, application deadlines, and required materials before submitting your application.
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International students are welcome to apply to the Tufts MPH program. Additional requirements apply, including proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic) and an F-1 visa for on-campus students. International applicants are encouraged to begin the application process early to allow time for visa processing. Note that international students are not eligible for federal financial aid but may qualify for merit-based partial scholarships.
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Contributions to this fund will be used to support key programmatic needs, including the expansion of experiential learning opportunities, funding applied practice experience projects that allow students to apply their classroom knowledge and skills to real-world public health work, and covering student conference and travel expenses.
Contributions to this scholarship fund provide essential financial support for future MPH applicants, helping remove financial barriers to their education. Your support can make a lasting impact—help us empower the next generation of public health leaders.
