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Master of Science in Public Health

From Epidemiology to Global Health Policy
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36 Credits

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Course Overview

The Master of Science in Public Health at Stride University is a two-year, fully online program for people who want their work to mean something beyond a job title. Health is not just a personal issue — it is a social one, a political one, and increasingly, one that plays out on a global stage. Licensed through the Florida Commission for Independent Education, this degree carries real credibility with the governments, institutions, and organisations that are actually driving change in population health.

This program does not stop at theory. It takes you into epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, global health systems, and the behavioural science behind how communities make decisions. Every course reflects what the field needs right now — taught by faculty who have worked in it, not just studied it.

Public health lives far outside hospital walls. It is in the data behind an outbreak nobody saw coming, in the policy that decides who receives care and who falls through the gap, in the community program that changes behaviour years before illness takes hold. This program teaches you to work in all of those spaces — to read the data, influence the policy, run the programs, and make decisions that protect people at scale. If that is the career you have been moving towards — this is the program that gets you there.

Why

choose MS in Public Health from Stride University

This program is the right next step for your public health career

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For Professionals Ready to Lead

Whether you are already working in healthcare, policy, or social services — or deliberately moving toward public health leadership — this program meets you where you are and takes you further.

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A Curriculum the Industry Recognises

From advanced epidemiology and biostatistics to global health practices and policy management — every module reflects what public health employers are actively hiring for. These are not academic exercises. They are the tools of the profession.

A Degree With Global Credibility

Stride University is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education — which means your master's degree carries real weight with NGOs, government agencies, international organisations, and academic institutions worldwide.

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Connect With a Community of Health Leaders

You will study alongside professionals from different countries, healthcare systems, and career backgrounds — all here for the same reason. The relationships you build are with people who understand the work and the ambition behind it. Those connections do not end at graduation. They follow you through your career.

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Program Curriculum
The Master of Science in Public Health starts where it should — with science. You build your foundation in disease, epidemiology, statistics, and research methods before anything else, because everything that follows depends on thinking clearly with evidence. Once that foundation is solid, the program opens up. You move into health behaviour, communications, and environmental health, then out further into global health practice and the policy frameworks that shape how health systems actually function. By the time you reach the final modules, you are not just learning leadership — you are practising it, applying everything you have built to the complex, real-world decisions that define senior public health roles.

Course Code

Module Title

Credit Hours

PHS 500

Biological Basis of Human Disease

3

PHS 505

Advanced Epidemiology

3

PHS 510

Foundations of Public Health

3

PHS 515

Research Methods for the Health Sciences

3

PHS 520

Biostatistical Methodology

3

PHS 525

Public Health Communications

3

PHS 530

Current Topics in Public Health

3

PHS 535

Health Behavior and Education

3

PHS 540

Leadership in Public Health

3

PHS 545

Environmental Health and Climate

3

PHS 550

Public Health Policy and Management

3

PHS 560

Global Health Practices

3

TOTAL

36 Credits

Eligibility Criteria

A valid government-issued photo ID and an updated CV reflecting your academic and professional background.

An official undergraduate degree transcript from a relevant or related field, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, submitted directly by your institution.

A personal statement outlining your interest in public health and the professional goals you are working towards.

Any documentation not originally produced in English must be accompanied by a certified translated copy.

Your Admission Process

Our 5-step admission process ensures a smooth journey from application to enrollment. Complete each step at your own pace.

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Online Application

Apply by filling a simple online application form

Estimated time: 15-20 mins

Submit your personal information, academic records, and supporting documents through our secure online portal.

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Document Review

Admissions committee will review and shortlist

Estimated time: 3-5 business days

Our expert panel evaluates your application against program requirements and academic standards.

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Aptitude Test

Online aptitude test for shortlisted candidates

Estimated time: 90 minutes

Take our comprehensive assessment covering logical reasoning, quantitative analysis, and critical thinking.

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Interview Round

Screening call with Alumni/Faculty

Estimated time: 30-45 minutes

Engage in a meaningful conversation with program faculty or alumni to assess your fit and motivation.

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Admission Decision

Receive your official admission offer

Estimated time: 5-7 business days

Get your admission results along with program details, fees structure, and enrollment instructions.

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Earn a Master's Degree That Puts You at the Centre of Health Change
Graduate with an interdisciplinary, globally recognised master's degree — built on epidemiology, health policy, data analysis, and leadership.
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