Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Taught by faculty within the Vanderbilt Institute for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program is a two-year interdisciplinary program training innovative and effective future research scientists and public health leaders

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Program Highlights

Top-Tier Research University

As one of the nation’s best research institutions, Vanderbilt offers MPH students a robust research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaborations.

A Community of Mentors

With small, collaborative cohorts and one-on-one faculty mentorship, you’ll gain individualized support as you design a path that reflects your career goals.

Located in the Heart of Health Care

Nashville is a thriving hub for health care, research, and innovation, and is the perfect place to launch your career in public health.

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Choose Your Track

Our MPH curriculum offers three distinct tracks, each grounded in rigorous training and practical experience.

Epidemiology and Clinical Research
Learn to identify patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. This track equips you with advanced statistical tools and research methods to drive evidence-based solutions.

Global Health
Gain the skills to address health disparities and improve outcomes in resource-limited settings worldwide. This track emphasizes cultural competence, ethics, and policy on a global scale.

Health Policy
Prepare to shape the systems that shape health. This track focuses on policy analysis and the intersections of public health with law, economics, and governance

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I wanted [a program] where I could directly connect with professors that invested in me… Coming to campus, meeting with my track directors, and just hearing about past students’ work and the connections they have in Nashville and globally, I thought to myself, ‘I need all of that’.

Tevin Matthew
MPH ‘24
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Accreditation Information

The Vanderbilt Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Vanderbilt University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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Interested in the Vanderbilt MPH program? Explore our curriculum and admissions requirements. Then take the next step and schedule a one-on-one admissions meeting or contact us with questions.