MPH Progam Optioins

Wayne State University’s Master of Public Health program offers several pathways designed to support different academic backgrounds and career goals. Whether you want to lead community-based health initiatives, strengthen your analytical expertise or combine public health with another profession, you can select an option that aligns with your interests.

MPH concentrations

Public Health Practice concentration

Prepare to plan, implement and evaluate culturally relevant public health programs. This concentration emphasizes disease prevention, health promotion, community engagement and applied public health practice.

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Population Health Analytics concentration

Develop advanced skills in epidemiology, research methods, statistical analysis and the use of health data. This concentration prepares students to examine population health challenges and support evidence-based decision-making.

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Additional pathways

Accelerated Master’s Pathway

Eligible Wayne State undergraduate students from any major can begin completing MPH coursework while earning their bachelor’s degree, saving both time and tuition costs.

Learn about the Accelerated Master’s Pathway

Joint degree programs

Combine public health education with professional preparation through Wayne State’s Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health or Medical Doctor/Master of Public Health joint degree programs.

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Bridge Graduate Certificate and dual-title programs

Build a foundation in public health through a flexible 15-credit graduate certificate. The certificate is available as an online option, subject to course availability, and may provide a pathway into the MPH program. Dual-title options are also available for students in select graduate and professional programs.

Learn about the Bridge Graduate Certificate and dual-title programs