Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health Program at Westminster University

Join the Only 1-year CEPH-accredited MPH Program in Utah

The accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Westminster University is designed for college graduates and working professionals who want to advance to health leadership positions. You’ll belong to a small, faculty-mentored cohort, focused on building an understanding of public health theory and practice through CEPH-aligned competencies, custom electives, and a supervised practicum.

The communities that need public health leaders can't wait, and neither should you. Westminster’s MPH program offers evening and weekend courses in a hybrid format. It’s the only CEPH-accredited MPH program in Utah that you can finish in less than 1 year. Completing the program in just 3 semesters or 10 months means you can accelerate your career faster than any other program in the state. A faster path to your degree means a faster return on your investment, and a faster impact on the communities you serve.

Why Pursue a Master of Public Health?

Public health is one of the most consequential fields in the world, and one of the most urgent. Behind every healthy community is a network of leaders working to prevent illness, protect populations, and address the conditions that determine whether people can truly thrive. Westminster's MPH program exists to build those leaders. You’ll graduate prepared with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to tackle today’s most pressing population health challenges in healthcare, government, and community organizations.

Who the Master of Public Health Degree Is For

Recent Bachelor’s Degree Graduates

If you hold a bachelor's degree in any field, you’re eligible to apply—no work experience requirements, no GRE requirement. Students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• Administration
• Communications
• Policymaking
• Pre-med
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Statistics

MPH Program Requirements

Working Professionals

Westminster has one of the best MPH programs in Utah for working professionals, helping them move quickly from practitioner to decision-maker, from contributor to leader. As an MPH student at Westminster, you won’t have to choose between advancing your career and maintaining your current responsibilities because you’ll be enrolled in the only 10-month accelerated MPH program in Utah. Classes happen outside of standard work hours and take place in a hybrid format. The program curriculum is designed to suit a variety of professional backgrounds—take electives that align with your career path and goals. Students bring work experience from various professional settings including:

• Health departments
• Hospitals
• Integrated health delivery systems
• HMOs
• Group practices
• Government agencies
• Nongovernmental organizations

What You'll Learn in the Master of Public Health Program

Westminster’s evidence-based, hands-on, practical curriculum is designed to help you move smoothly from the classroom to the workforce. All courses integrate real-world examples, current data, and live projects—everything you learn will be relevant to today’s public health challenges.

Electives

Westminster’s Master of Public Health is a generalist program, meaning your core coursework is the same as your peers'—but your electives can be tailored to your interests and career goals. Whether you’re drawn to epidemiology, environmental health, health policy, community health, advanced data analysis, or something else, your cohort will have conversations with faculty about which elective directions to pursue. In some cases, faculty may design elective content around what your cohort needs.

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Research

You’ll have the opportunity to conduct real-time public health research in local, national, and international settings, analyze data, and design interventions. You’ll also have opportunities to present your work at professional conferences.

Practicum

You’ll complete a supervised practicum within a CEPH-accredited program, allowing you to expand your skills and take on new challenges in a functional setting.

Faculty Support

Westminster’s Public Health faculty are invested in your growth and will mentor you through the program and beyond. They’ll equip you with hands-on practice, mentorship, and industry connections, empowering you to become a part of the next generation of public health leaders. Westminster faculty leverage their connections at local, national, and international organizations to introduce you to professionals and opportunities that align with your goals.

Benefits of the Master of Public Health Program

• Apply to a program with no GRE requirements and no work experience requirements.
• Earn your degree in less than 1 year.
• Enjoy a hybrid class schedule—one in-person day and one online day per week.
• Balance your schedule with evening and weekend courses.
• Advance your practice through a hands-on, supervised practicum.
• Shape your electives around your career goals.
• Become a qualified, in-demand candidate through a CEPH-accredited program.
• Graduate ready to lead public health initiatives at local, national, or global levels.

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