Earn a Master of Public Health to support healthy communities through research, public policy and education.
Protect people against environmental hazards. Educate your community on best health practices. Make a positive impact on diverse populations in just 42 credit hours with a Master of Public Health. Follow your passion—focus your skills to plan policies and lead large-scale initiatives. Public Health is a diverse and growing field, from epidemiology to community coalitions and community-based education and research.
At UNM, you can focus your degree on your interests. Study health policy or focus on health outcomes in Latin American or Indigenous communities.
You have what it takes to lead.
We are excited to announce that the The University of New Mexico College of Population Health was rated as one of the top 100 “Best Grad Schools” for Public Health according to US News & World Report in 2026!
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The University of New Mexico College of Population Health has received continued accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), for the next seven years. The accreditation includes COPH’s Bachelor of Science in Population Health and Master of Public Health degree programs.
CEPH is an independent accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for schools and programs of public health.
This renewed accreditation reflects COPH’s continued commitment to academic quality, student success and excellence in public health education. It also recognizes the dedication of our faculty and staff, whose work supports our academic programs, research and service to communities throughout New Mexico and beyond. Learn more about COPH's CEPH accreditation.
UNM is a leader in graduate and community-based public health education. Our students and alumni are social justice champions. We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, with an unwavering commitment to improving the health of New Mexicans and people around the world.
The application will open in mid-August 2026. The deadline to apply for fall 2027 admission is January 4, 2027.
Combine multiple interests in a dual degree program. You have the option of earning:
Our program requires 42 credits. You may transfer up to 17 credits from an outside institution. Many students enroll full-time to complete their MPH in six semesters. However, you can go at your own speed with an allotment of up to seven years to complete your degree.
If you are in a dual degree program, time to degree completion may vary. Talk with your MPH advisor to draft a dual degree program plan and map out specific requirements for your degrees.
All MPH students must complete a set of core courses, practicum, and culminating experience. Each concentration within the MPH has its own set of required courses and electives.
Refer to the Graduate Program section of the UNM Course Catalog.
Build critical thinking skills that draw from social science, biomedical science and clinical disciplines. Focus on issues that interest you in one of three concentrations.
Promote social justice and health equality in your community and globally.
Solve public health crises by expanding your skills in statistics and disease prevention.
Lead and advocate in health organizations, government agencies and policy arenas.
Obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver public health care services at the individual and population health level.
Create healthier communities through knowledge and action. Explore community health, epidemiology, and health policy.
Research, communication, management or advocacy. Discover endless career paths in nonprofit, government, and educational settings.
College of Population Health
2300 Tucker Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
MSC09 5070