The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Master of Science in Population Health Sciences

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What Should You Know About Master of Science in Population Health Sciences at the University of Alabama?

Master of Science in Population Health Sciences is a MS program at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offered online. It requires 30 credit hours. Published tuition: $480 per credit hour. The program doesn't require the GRE. The University of Alabama's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.

Program Details

DegreeMS
Formatonline
Credits30 credit hours
GREnot required
ApplicationDirect to the school
Tuition$480 per credit hour
PracticumNon-thesis option with a 120-hour supervised capstone experience (POPH 595), or thesis option (POPH 599)

From online.ua.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How This Program Compares

  • At $480 per credit, this program is the 14th lowest of 70 MS programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $1,149).
  • Estimated tuition is $14,400 (30 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $38,250 across 64 MS programs with both figures.
  • Its 30 credits compare with a median of 36 for MS programs, one of the shorter programs.
  • This site lists 41 online MS programs, this one included.

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Master of Science in Population Health Sciences: Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Science in Population Health Sciences at the University of Alabama Cost?

$480 per credit hour. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with The University of Alabama.

How Long Is Master of Science in Population Health Sciences at the University of Alabama?

30 credit hours, according to the program page.

Does Master of Science in Population Health Sciences Require the GRE?

The University of Alabama doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.

How Do You Apply to Master of Science in Population Health Sciences?

Applications go directly to The University of Alabama.

Is Master of Science in Population Health Sciences Accredited?

The University of Alabama's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.

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Sources

  1. online.ua.edu: Master of Science in Population Health Sciences program page, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)

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