Master of Public Health.
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The School of Think. Teach. Do.
As the #7th ranked public health school in the heart of Boston, the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) community offers you the opportunity to engage in world-renowned research, scholarship, and public health practice – for the health of all.
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The Long Game of Pride - Viewed with a half century perspective, a narrative of the LGBTQ+ community provides a story of many setbacks and more… Continue Reading
Alum Transforms Pain into Progress, Champions Trauma-Informed Care in Medical Education - Martine Geary-Souza (SPH'25) envisions a healthcare system that preserves the dignity and autonomy of its most vulnerable patients. While completing… Continue Reading
‘A Safe Space’ Queer Alliance Student Leader Talks Pride Month and More - Lucas Nurmi does not mince words in describing how he came to embrace his queer identity. He was driven by… Continue Reading
US Excess Deaths Continued to Rise Even After the COVID-19 Pandemic - In 2022 and 2023, more than 1.5 million deaths would have been averted if the United States had mortality rates… Continue Reading
Student Receives 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellowship - Erin Johnston, a 2025 Master of Public Health student, has been named a 2025 Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellow. The Pulitzer fellowship… Continue Reading
An On-Campus MPH Degree from BU
- Customize your public health learning experience with over 17 functional and context certificates, including Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation (CAPDIE); Environmental Health; Maternal and Child Health; Pharmaceutical Development, Delivery, and Access; Health Policy and Law; Global Health; Epidemiology; and Biostatistics.
- Our CEPH-accredited curriculum is built on evidence-based practices and innovative pedagogy that centers real-world, inclusive public health approaches.
- Sharpen your experience through professional development and practical experience, field work, and programs with the Activist Lab.
- Balance your work and your education with our flexible program format, which gives you the option to pursue full- or part-time study.
- Work closely with the largest Office of Career Services amongst the top 20 Public Health Schools and Programs. From your earliest days as an on-campus MPH student and throughout your career, our professional support and guidance is available for life.