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NDSU researchers are among the top two percent of scientists in the world
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Recent graduates employed full-time
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Elevate your career and make an impact with NDSU’s Master of Public Health program, also offered as a graduate certificate. Designed for those passionate about promoting health and preventing disease, this advanced degree equips you with the tools to improve community health where people live, learn, work and play. Public health is both a science and an art, blending insights from social, biological and clinical sciences to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges. For a more tailored degree, pursue the Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, which has an emphasis on disease surveillance and outbreak investigation, epidemiologic methods and health survey research.
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- Master’s On Campus, Online
- Master's 2 On Campus, Online
- Graduate Certificate On Campus, Online
Capture the Moment at NDSU
Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Comprehensive Curriculum
The program provides a well-rounded education building a strong foundation through combined coursework in STEM and social sciences that offers a better understanding of the multiple factors that contribute to health and health disparities.
Tailor Your Degree
Choose specialized tracks in community health sciences and epidemiology, along with focused courses in maternal and child health and infectious disease management to meet your unique career goals.
Rewarding Research
Work alongside expert faculty by participating in cutting-edge research, including ongoing research in the Mental Disorder Epidemiology Research Program.
Work in the Best Environment
Work in NDSU’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the Aldevron Tower, a 74,000 sq. ft., six-story building that includes shared interprofessional learning space for interdisciplinary education and hands-on learning spaces for students in pharmacy, nursing, respiratory care, medical lab sciences, radiologic sciences and public health. The Tower also includes more student-friendly spaces such as open study spaces, huddle rooms and conference rooms.
Tuition and Funding
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.
Admission Info
At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.
No matter your academic path, we're committed to making your application process straightforward and stress-free. Find the specific requirements and steps for your graduate application.
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