Master of Public Health
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Elevate your career and make a lasting impact on public health in as little as one year.
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Lynchburg's Master of Public Health
The University of Lynchburg's Master of Public Health program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to promote good health and well-being in diverse populations.
This degree teaches you how to assess population needs, design and evaluate interventions, apply knowledge ethically, understand the policies influencing population health, collect and analyze data, and much more. Aspiring public health professionals can further their career in this rewarding field through evidence-based practices.
Lynchburg’s Master of Public Health program is by far the most affordable in Virginia. Plus, because we’re a private university, Virginia residents can receive an additional $2,500 non-need-based grant from the state through the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG). The VTAG, doesn’t need to be repaid and cannot be applied toward public university tuition.
Costs, statewide, to complete your Master of Public Health:
Lynchburg's MPH students get a forward-thinking experience that encourages collaboration with other students, faculty, and the community. Our student-centered approach emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, independent research, and problem-solving as essential tools for making positive change. With experienced professors, diverse curricula, and hands-on experiences, inside and outside the classroom, you’ll be well-equipped with the necessary skills to become an impactful public health leader.
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Unlock Your Full Potential with this Innovative, Student-centric MPH Program
Promote positive change and develop essential skills through collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, independent research, and problem-solving.

The environmental health class [was] where I realized I was really more passionate about that side of things. It’s a mix of public health and science.
Emily Guthrie ’18 MPH
Environmental Health Technical Specialist
Lynchburg Health Department
District Standardization Officer,
Central Virginia Health District Food program

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