Degrees & Programs
Flexible Education
In-Person | Hybrid | Online: Synchronous & Asynchronous
Local Learning
Houston | Austin
Global Reach
Research | Education | Community Impact
Our degrees and certificate programs are designed with our students in mind—to be flexible for full-time and part-time students throughout Texas and the United States. As the #1 and largest graduate school of public health in Texas, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health prepares public health leaders, researchers, educators, and practitioners to improve health and transform communities—locally, nationally, and around the world.
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, a minimum 45 semester credit hours, is the fundamental professional degree, required by many supervisory and managerial positions in public health and recommended for others.
Master of Public Health in Community Health Practice
Doctor of Public Health
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, a minimum of 54 semester credit hours, signifies distinguished scholarly accomplishment and is available to those who plan careers in advanced professional practice, academia, or community-based research.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, a minimum of 48 semester credit hours, in a public health discipline represents outstanding scholarly achievement and signifies a capacity for independent study.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Economics and Health Services Research
Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management and Health Policy