Master of Public Health (MPH)

Healthier communities start with you.

Prepare for the CHES exam and a career in public health.

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Lynchburg's Master of Public Health

Public health is about helping people and communities thrive. Through the University of Lynchburg Master of Public Health program, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills to understand complex health challenges and create solutions that make a meaningful difference.

You’ll learn to assess community needs, analyze health data, develop and evaluate effective programs, and understand the policies and systems that shape health outcomes. Grounded in evidence and guided by ethics, your education will prepare you to turn insight into action.

Here, you’ll grow into the public health leader communities need, ready to advance well-being, expand access, and build a healthier future for all.

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Study online from anywhere.

1 Year

Earn your master's degree in 1 year.

CHES Exam Preparation

Our students have a 100% pass rate on the CHES exam.

At Lynchburg, you won’t study public health in isolation. You’ll collaborate with classmates, faculty, and community partners to examine real challenges and develop thoughtful, practical solutions. Through applied learning, independent research, and experiences beyond the classroom, you’ll strengthen your ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and lead meaningful change in the communities you serve.

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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.

Affordable Tuition: Lynchburg's Master of Public Health program is the most affordable option in Virginia.
100% CHES Exam Pass Rate: The Certified Health Education Specialist exam is an important step for public health graduates. It’s widely recognized by employers as a benchmark for excellence in health education.
Project and Community-based Learning: Public health students work with the University Research Center and community organizations to find solutions to problems facing actual people and populations.
Spectacular Career Outlook: The public health field is growing much faster than average, compared to other occupations, making it a great choice for those seeking job security and solid earning potential.

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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