Online MPH Program

Program Highlights

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Loma Linda University provides a strong public health core foundation with specialized training. The Population Medicine concentration (also known as Pop Med) offers intermediate training in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical preventive services, and chronic/infectious diseases, designed to complement existing careers in patient care (e.g., medicine, dentistry) for an expanded understanding of health on a population level. The Epidemiology concentration focuses on equipping individuals to design and participate in biomedical research studies, investigating factors that increase or decrease disease risk, and studying the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations.

Delivery Modes

The MPH program offers flexibility with both on-campus and online delivery modes. The program is designed for full-time study.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum includes a public health core foundation. Specialized training varies by concentration; for instance, Population Medicine includes intermediate training in epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical preventive services, and chronic and infectious diseases. The Epidemiology concentration incorporates the use of statistical techniques and an understanding of environmental, genetic, and social characteristics important in disease development and spread.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants typically need a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Application components generally include:

• Transcripts from all universities attended

• Three letters of reference

• Official GRE scores (Note: if cumulative undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher, the GRE requirement can be waived for some concentrations like Epidemiology)

Prerequisites typically include:

• College Algebra or equivalent (calculus preferred)

• Three semesters or four quarters of undergraduate courses in the biological sciences

Cost & Financial Aid

For the 2025-2026 academic year, estimated total tuition and fees are approximately $54,720 for the Population Medicine MPH (Year 1: $29,310; Year 2: $25,410) and $54,740 for the Epidemiology MPH (Year 1: $27,360; Year 2: $27,380). These figures are based on full-time attendance and may vary. Additional costs include books, materials, supplies, equipment, living expenses, transportation, and personal expenses. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid. To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half-time in an aid-eligible program and be taking degree requirements.

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles such as Physician leader, Research Analyst, Researcher, Population Health manager, Epidemiologist, Parasitologist, Infection Control specialist, Epidemiologist Investigator, and Data Analyst. Career opportunities exist in federal, state, and local health departments, academic and research institutions, health maintenance organizations, and hospitals.