Master's of Public Health Public Health Policy & Management

The Zilber College of Public Health offers students a choice between a fully online and a hybrid MPH in Public Health Policy & Management (PHPM).

Our program centers on the ways in which policy shapes the social, political, and economic determinants of health. Our students develop a strong understanding of policy as a tool for creating healthier and more equitable communities.

Graduates are well positioned for careers in local, state, and federal public health agencies, research institutions, non-profit organizations, and consulting firms.

The MPH in Public Health Policy & Management (PHPM) prepares students to become the next generation of leaders shaping and analyzing policies and programs that impact the social, political, and economic determinants of health. Taking a “health in all policies” approach, students are prepared for real world intersectoral health challenges through training in policy theory and analysis, public health economics, and quantitative and qualitative methods.

We offer the MPH in PHPM in both a fully online and a hybrid option. Please visit the Zilber College of Public Health web site to view the Online and Hybrid options to determine which format better meets your needs, If you have questions about the best format for you, please reach out to zcph-info@uwm.edu.

When applying to the program, be sure to confirm that you are applying to the format you want.

Public Health Policy & Management MPH graduates go on to work for state and local health departments, federal agencies, nonprofits, research centers, policy think tanks, and advocacy organizations to analyze, develop, and implement health-related policies and programs.

Past Job Placements for Public Health Policy & Management Graduates Include:

• Local health departments across Wisconsin and beyond
• Federal agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Nonprofit organizations such as Community Advocates Public Policy Institute
• Academic research centers such as the Medical College of Wisconsin
• State agencies such as the Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Health research consulting firms such as Mathematica
• Highly competitive fellowships such as the Wisconsin Population Health Fellowship

https://uwm.edu/publichealth/students/admission/