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Public Health
Public Health Program
Promote and protect the health of people and communities
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 stories and news
Where in the world is professor Sunil Khanna?
Sunil Khanna discusses his work leading OSU's Botswana Global Health Initiative, fostering community partnerships and creating student opportunities in rural health.
For low-risk pregnancies, planned home births just as safe as birth center births, study shows
Research reveals that planned home births and birth center births offer similar safety outcomes for low-risk pregnancies, highlighting the need for improved hospital transfer protocols and addressing concerns about negative hospital experiences.
Getting to know Instructor Jill Hoxmeier, ’15
Discover how Jill Hoxmeier combines her passion for outdoor adventure with teaching public health, drawing from Peace Corps experience and expertise in sexual violence prevention.
Building belonging, anti-racist curricula as part of ‘Transforming Academia for Equity’ grant
College of Health faculty are using grant dollars to help create a culture of belonging and to ensure teaching practices are rooted in equity.
Radon, even at levels below EPA guideline for mitigation, is linked to childhood leukemia
College of Health researcher Matthew Bozigar finds link between radon exposure, even at low levels, and childhood leukemia.
Environmental health is human health
College researchers explore how our environment can impact our health and well-being
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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.