Master of Public Health (MPH) Overview

The UVA MPH Program has been accredited since 2006.  Every seven years the program undergoes a re-accreditation process with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and practice partners, and members of the public, to share relevant information about the program directly with CEPH.

If you have any information about the program you would like to share with CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by December 22^nd, 2025.

The Master of Public Health Program at the University of Virginia offers an individualized and interdisciplinary experience that focuses on the competencies professionals need to improve the health of communities and individuals. The curriculum provides graduate professional training in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; health policy, law and ethics; translational and community-based research; and community engagement strategies.

The MPH program has two concentrations: Research in Practice; Health Policy, Law and Ethics.

The MPH program recognizes the value of strong relationships with community health organizations and community-based public health professionals.  Faculty and students are involved in a wide array of collaborative and service initiatives with community partners, including local, regional, and global projects. Students also have opportunities to present their research at state public health conferences and work on policy issues with public officials.

Students can complete the 42-credit hour curriculum through an intensive 1-year program, or through a 3- or 4-semester program, depending on their goals and backgrounds. Please note: For some required classes, students are required to use software on a computer in a Windows environment with a quad-core Intel processor, 256 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM or better. In cases of financial hardship, students can contact Student Financial Services to discuss options for funding additional costs related to technology. Please visit the Student Financial Services site for more information. For more information, please contact the MPH admissions office.

The MPH combined-degree program partners with Darden Business School, the School of Medicine, the Batten School, UVA Law School, and the School of Architecture’s Urban & Environmental Planning program to create integrated coursework that allows students to complete both degrees more efficiently than if pursued separately. By blending disciplines, students gain interdisciplinary expertise, greater flexibility, and a competitive edge, while broadening their career opportunities.

Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health: The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Board of Councilors accredited the MPH Program at the University of Virginia in 2019 for a maximum seven-year term. If you are interested in accessing the report or the final self-study document, please contact Tracey Brookman.