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Public Health
Public Health Program
Promoting and protecting the health of all people and communities across Oregon, the nation and world
Public health professionals are needed now more than ever
Oregon State’s public health program addresses health across the lifespan, including health disparities and health equity.
Public health professionals promote and protect the health of people and communities – where they live, learn, work and play.
With a degree in public health, you will have the opportunity to work locally, nationally and internationally on critical health issues.
Online MPH Program
Our Online MPH - Public Health Practice program provides interdisciplinary training in public health practice. The program can be completed full time or part time and is delivered through Oregon State Ecampus, which is widely considered one of America's best providers of online education.
You can apply using the same process as on-campus MPH students. See how to apply for more information about the application process and application deadlines.
Advance your career with a graduate certificate in public health
Enhance your expertise with our public health certificate program, available in-person or online.
Gain practical skills from industry leaders and potentially apply your credits toward Oregon State's master's degree in public health.
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Public health news and stories
Brian Primack served as senior author on a study documenting vaping devices shaped like sippy cups being marketed to young children on Instagram, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
MPH environmental and occupational health student Zach Kowash presented research on cadmium-induced molecular mechanisms linked to Alzheimer’s disease at the Society of Toxicology conference, exemplifying the interdisciplinary strength of the EOH program.
Environmental epidemiologist Matthew Bozigar discusses the impact of geography on health outcomes, the risks of chronic noise exposure, and his research at Oregon State University.
Public health student Mohamed Aboumengel interned with Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services, where he gained hands-on experience with immunization recordkeeping and learned how state and county health departments work together.
Mammograms save lives — but they don't catch everything. OSU College of Health researcher Veronica Irvin and Samaritan Health Services studied interval breast cancers to find out why self-exams still play a critical role in early detection.
Karen Elliott and Aurae Beidler have earned Quality Matters verification for their Ecampus course development, joining College of Health colleagues recognized for rigorous online course design.
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Accreditation
Our BS, MPH and PhD Public Health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. This distinction ensures your education meets the nationally-agreed-upon standards developed by public health academics and practitioners.