University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, Alabama
Master of Science in Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Science in Public Health at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Master of Science in Public Health is a MSPH program at University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, Alabama, offered on campus. It requires 36-45 credit hours depending on concentration (Biostatistics minimum 36, Applied Epidemiology 42, Industrial Hygiene 43, Environmental Health Sciences 45). Published tuition: $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. The program doesn't require the GRE. University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
4 Concentrations
- Applied Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Industrial Hygiene
Compare other programs in epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental and occupational health.
Program Details
| Degree | MSPH |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 36-45 credit hours depending on concentration (Biostatistics minimum 36, Applied Epidemiology 42, Industrial Hygiene 43, Environmental Health Sciences 45) |
| GRE | not required |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses |
| Practicum | Research project required (Environmental Health Sciences requires a master's thesis) |
From catalog.uab.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $526 per credit, this program is the 1st lowest of 5 MSPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $979).
- Estimated tuition is $18,936 (36 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $43,076 across 5 MSPH programs with both figures.
- Its 36 credits compare with a median of 42 for MSPH programs, one of the shorter programs.
- Among 218 programs with a epidemiology track, the median published rate is $895 per credit.
- This site lists 8 on campus MSPH programs, this one included.
Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology, biostatistics and environmental and occupational health coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Alabama, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $74,740
- Biostatistician: $76,400
- Environmental and Occupational Health Specialist: $82,260
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Master of Science in Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Science in Public Health at University of Alabama at Birmingham Cost?
$526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Alabama at Birmingham.
How Long Is Master of Science in Public Health at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
36-45 credit hours depending on concentration (Biostatistics minimum 36, Applied Epidemiology 42, Industrial Hygiene 43, Environmental Health Sciences 45), according to the program page.
Does Master of Science in Public Health Require the GRE?
University of Alabama at Birmingham doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to Master of Science in Public Health?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is Master of Science in Public Health Accredited?
University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.