CEPH-Accredited Online Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree
Advance in Public Health with Benedictine’s Online M.P.H. Program
Flexible Online Courses
2 Years
43 Credit Hours
$800 per Credit
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Improve Health Throughout the World with the M.P.H. Online
- Apply By: 08/25/25
- Start Class: 08/25/25
It’s an incredible feeling to live a life of service — to have touched the lives of many and leave the world a better place. With Benedictine University’s CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health degree, you can prepare to advance your career while empowering people to lead healthier lives. In our experiential online program, you will work with practice-based faculty and explore research, analysis, policy and management through hands-on coursework and an internship.
Program Highlights
- Our online M.P.H. degree is one of the largest of its kind in Illinois and Arizona
- Earn an optional graduate certificate with no additional costs or time
- No GRE/GMAT requirement
- No application fee
CEPH Accredited Online M.P.H. Program Details
Curriculum
Engage in a Proven Curriculum While Earning Your M.P.H. Online
14 Online Courses
Includes an On-Ground Internship
Benedictine’s online Master of Public Health program offers a cutting-edge curriculum that instills comprehensive career skills. This program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), affirming you’ll engage in a high-quality, relevant education. Additionally, the coursework aligns with the core competencies developed by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) for public health professionals. As a result, you’ll gain the professional skill set needed to seek the career you want.
Our online public health master’s program prepares you to apply what you learn in the real world. The online courses explore the behavioral, social and biological aspects of public health, environmental health, epidemiology and other topics that leaders in this field must know. We also encourage students to take time for self-reflection, helping them adapt to change and grow professionally.
You can tailor Benedictine’s M.P.H. degree to your career goals by choosing from a variety of elective courses. These courses align with numerous fields, such as urban planning, government policy, advocacy, community organizing, social work, data analytics and social sustainability. We also allow you to meet the elective requirement by earning one of four career-focused graduate certificates alongside your M.P.H. — without adding time to the program.
Course Highlights
- PBHL 5502 Introduction to Biostatistics
- PBHL 5504 Introduction to Epidemiology
- PBHL 6500 Research Methods in Public Health
- PBHL 5506 Leadership and Management in Health Organizations
Admissions Requirements
Apply to Our Online Public Health Master’s Degree at No Cost
Application Deadline August 25, 2025
Start Date August 25, 2025
You’ll benefit from a simple admissions process when you apply to Benedictine University’s Master of Public Health program. There are no application fees or testing requirements, making it easier to get started.
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| Degree and Minimum GPA | Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
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| Transcripts | Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. |
| Transfer Credits | After acceptance, students can apply to waive up to 12 credit hours of courses. Courses must have been completed with a “B” grade or higher in the past five years from a regionally accredited school with an equivalent curriculum. |
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International Admission Requirements
Benedictine’s online M.P.H. degree is available to students around the world. In addition to the standard admission requirements, international students must provide the following items.
| Foreign Transcript Evaluation | A three-year bachelor’s degree program must be deemed equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree program by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), World Education Services (WES) or Educational Perspectives in order to qualify for admission to a graduate program. |
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| English Language Proficiency | International students applying to graduate programs must meet one of the following requirements on a proficiency exam:
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Tuition & Aid
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Benedictine University strives to provide a return on investment to students who complete our M.P.H. program online. Our admissions counselors can walk you through a variety of financial aid options, helping make this program cost-effective for you.
| Cost per Credit Hour | $800 |
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| Total Number of Credit Hours | 43 |
| Total Estimated Tuition | $34,400 |
| Additional Fees | $125 student services fee per semester |
| Other Costs to Budget For | The estimated tuition cost does not include factors like textbooks or other expenses. |
Proud to Support Our Military Students
Benedictine University is grateful for the service of the men and women of the U.S. military. We participate in the Yellow Ribbon program and offer a Military Scholarship to active-duty and veteran service members. Additionally, our admissions team can help you make the most of the education benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
We strive to provide valuable returns as you progress through your online program and career. To make your program cost-effective, we can help you explore financial aid options, scholarships, military benefits and more. Plus, learn how tuition reimbursement programs help you save money while earning a career-aligned degree.
Tuition Details
Reach Your Potential as a Public Health Leader
Earning your online M.P.H. degree with Benedictine opens doors to advancement opportunities and empowers you to make large-scale changes. Begin this program to build qualifications relevant to multiple facets of public health, including roles in community health science, environmental health and health analytics. Moreover, you’ll be able to capitalize on a rich array of career development and support services as a student and graduate of our online Master of Public Health.
Explore CareersCareers with a Public Health Online Degree
Epidemiologist $83,980 median annual salary1
Biostatistician $108,907 average annual salary2
What You’ll Learn
Our online public health master’s program prepares you to achieve excellence in practice, research and service through collaboration with organizations and community partners. To empower your success, you will have a full-time academic advisor, financial aid advisors, virtual career services and around-the-clock access to the help desk.
Program Outcomes
- Analyze and solve public health problems with statistical methods.
- Prevent and control public health problems by analyzing patterns of disease and injury.
- Improve population health problems through research.
- Implement a culturally competent and ethical approach to public health practice, research, policy development and health disparities.
- Develop, analyze and evaluate public health interventions and policies to improve population health.
3 Ways to Learn — Which Is Best for You?
The public health field is expanding, and specialized areas are becoming more common. With our online M.P.H. degree program, you can choose from three pathways to gain the experience needed to further your career.
Follow Our Faculty to the Forefront of In-Demand Fields
Benedictine University’s faculty members bring tremendous professional experience to the classroom. As distinguished instructors and industry leaders, they commit to publishing new findings and pioneering new possibilities in their fields. Thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive personal support throughout your online program.
Krishna Bhagat, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S.®, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health
Faculty Spotlight: Krishna Bhagat, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.C.H.E.S.®
Dr. Krishna Bhagat is an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health. Dr. Bhagat has experience managing large-scale research studies at an independent research company called NORC at the University of Chicago. She is also very passionate about addressing public health issues that affect societies across the globe and spent four years helping to develop, lead and teach an immersive Global Public Health program for undergraduate students.
Dr. Bhagat’s research interests include examining taken-for-granted public health ‘stories’ from a more critical lens so that we can work together to promote health in more holistic, effective, inclusive and safer ways.
Dr. Bhagat is also the on-campus student adviser and works closely with the Public Health Student Organization. She is happy to set aside time to speak with students about their career aspirations or opportunities to be involved in research or service projects in public health.
Education
- Minor in South Asian Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor’s in Sociology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Bachelor’s in Gender and Women’s Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Master’s in Public Health – International Health and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Boston University
- Ph.D. in Behavioral and Community Health, University of Maryland, College Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The online Master of Public Health offers six start terms per year. Contact a program manager at (866) 295-3104 for the next start date.
You must have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.
After acceptance, students can apply to transfer up to 12 credit hours.
No, the online M.P.H. program does not require an entrance exam for admission.
Students who are accepted into the online M.P.H. degree program can choose to earn a certificate as part of their M.P.H. degree in one of three areas: Data Analytics, Health Education and Promotion or Epidemiology.
Yes. Each student receives a customized curriculum plan for the online M.P.H. program and always has the opportunity to schedule a telephone appointment with an advisor.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Epidemiologists.” Retrieved May 14, 2025, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm.
- Salary.com. “Biostatistician Salary in United States.” Retrieved April 18, 2025, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/core/biostatistician-salary.