Academic Programs in Public Health

Explore Yale School of Public Health’s MPH, MS, PhD, and Non-Degree public health programs. Gain the scientific and societal skills to tackle global health challenges and improve the health of communities everywhere.

Yale School of Public Health is committed to equipping students and professionals with all the tools they need to better protect and improve public health. We offer a range of degrees and certifications through our comprehensive MPH, MS, PhD, and Non-Degree Programs. Our students gain well-rounded educations through cross-disciplinary study, groundbreaking research, experiential learning, and global experiences. Each program is customizable and flexible to fit each student’s interests and needs while preparing them to make lasting contributions to society and our continuing education and distance learning programs are designed for the public health workforce to enhance their skills to meet today's needs in the field. We also offer special exploratory summer programs for undergraduate and high school students in environmental health sciences and biostatistics.

Optimal Class Size

At YSPH, every student is valued as an individual, not just another number in a large institution. A favorable student-to-faculty ratio fosters meaningful interactions and collaboration between students and faculty members to form a true partnership in learning and research. Our close-knit community encourages active participation in both learning and research, allowing students to engage deeply with their professors and benefit from personalized mentorship.

Engage in Research

With over 25 YSPH-based research centers and programs, faculty labs AND the rest of the University's resources, you can work and study with mentors in your area of interest or explore interdisciplinary endeavors.

A Community that Changes the World

Through active engagement in dozens of student organizations and community groups, you won't need to finish your degree to start making a difference locally or globally.

Yale School of Public Health’s MPH program is designed for highly motivated students and professionals to begin or continue their journeys in improving the health of populations across the globe. Programs range in focus from management, practice policy, and research. Students are encouraged to tailor their course of study to their interests and chosen specialty.

Two-Year MPH

The traditional two-year MPH program provides students with a rich understanding of public health regardless of their academic or professional background. Students will begin with foundational courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, social and structural determinants of health inequities, and health policy and health care systems. They can then explore the six different academic departments and five concentrations. This customizable program is the perfect fit for anyone eager to get involved with public health.

Executive MPH

The Executive MPH program is an innovative hybrid program that provides asynchronous online education and in-person management and leadership training. This gives students the opportunity to form genuine connections with their peers while still having flexibility. There are four specialized tracks: Health Informatics, Environmental Health Sciences, Applied Analytic Methods and Epidemiology, Essential Public Health Skills. This program is designed for working professionals who are seeking a broad foundation in public health studies and research.

Advanced Professional MPH

The Advanced Professional MPH program is offered to individuals with significant experience and/or an advanced degree in a public health related field. This accelerated program provides the opportunity to complete an MPH in just 11 months and features six different concentrations including global medicine, health policy, preventative medicine, and more. With part time options, this is the perfect program for working professionals who have clear goals in public health.

Joint Degree Programs with an MPH

The Yale School of Public Health encourages cross-disciplinary interests and pursuits through joint degree programs. After being accepted into both qualifying programs, students can build a curriculum that combine the requirements for each. While each joint degree is unique with its own requirements and timelines, each joint degree program prepares students to become well-rounded professionals who are equipped for their futures.

The Master of Science (MS) degree program in Public Health is designed with an emphasis on mastering skills in Biostatistics, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, or Health Informatics. Each concentration has its own unique pathways and requirements.

MS in Public Health

The Yale School of Public Health MS equips students with all the tools they need to become powerful professionals in the Public Health field. Students can choose between the two-year Biostatistics and Health Informatics or one-year Biostatistics and Chronic Disease Epidemiology concentrations. Covering skills such as research, analysis, study design, and more, this program is perfect for any student looking to continue their education or enter the workforce.

The Yale School of Public Health PhD is considered among the best in the country, featuring a 100% completion rate and one of the highest yields among U.S. Schools of public health. All PhD programs are fully funded for five years and are customizable to each student.

PhD in Public Health

This doctoral program is designed to be flexible and inspire interdisciplinary research. There are six concentrations that students can choose from including biostatistics, health policy and management, chronic disease epidemiology, and more. With over 24 research centers across public health field, this program helps students become more proficient and effective researchers. It is a perfect fit for any scholar looking to make bold strides in the public health field.