Graduate Public Health Education

Master of Public Health Program

Ensign Global University’s Master of Public Health program prepares graduates to bridge public health and professional practice through data analysis, critical thinking, applied learning, and leadership for local, national, and global health challenges.

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Program overview

The MPH program is designed for a diverse student body, including physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, physical and social science experts, and leaders in community health research.

Connecting public health knowledge with professional impact

The Master of Public Health program equips graduates to apply public health principles across professional fields, with a strong focus on data analysis, critical thinking, community health, and evidence-informed decision-making.

Graduates are prepared to address complex public health issues at local, national, and global levels through research-informed teaching, applied practice, policy engagement, and community-based learning.

The program emphasizes practical competence, professional development, and public health leadership for students who want to contribute meaningfully to healthier and more equitable communities.

Data-driven practice

Students build the analytical and critical thinking skills needed for evidence-based public health work.

Community-engaged learning

The program connects academic learning with real public health settings and community needs.

Leadership for impact

Graduates are prepared to lead programs, research projects, policy work, and public health initiatives.

Program options

Two pathways designed for different student needs

Ensign Global University offers Regular and Weekend/Hybrid study options to support both full-time students and working professionals.

Full-time pathway

Regular Session

The Regular Session is an intensive 12-month program crafted for students ready to fully immerse themselves in a rigorous academic journey.

  • Classes run from Monday to Thursday.
  • Designed for full academic immersion.
  • Blends theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience.
  • Suitable for students pursuing public health practice or further academic work.
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Flexible pathway

Weekend/Hybrid Session

The Weekend/Hybrid Session is designed for working professionals and healthcare practitioners seeking to advance their expertise while maintaining professional commitments.

  • Classes are held from Thursday to Saturday.
  • Combines online and in-person learning.
  • Designed for working professionals and healthcare practitioners.
  • Supports immediate application of learning in professional settings.
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Curriculum structure

The MPH degree is an accelerated, intensive one-year program. Students complete two semesters of coursework followed by three months of Applied Practice Experience and thesis work.

September - December

First Semester

  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Foundations of Health Promotion
  • Research Design and Methodology
  • Health Policy, Management, and Leadership
February - June

Second Semester

  • Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Control
  • Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Family and Reproductive Health
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2
July - September

Applied Practice & Thesis

  • Applied Practical Experience
  • Community-based public health project
  • Practicum deliverables
  • Original thesis work
  • Professional presentation of learning

Learning outcomes

What graduates are prepared to do

By the end of the MPH program, graduates are expected to demonstrate practical, analytical, leadership, research, and communication competencies for public health practice.

1 Health policy development
Develop and participate in the formulation of health policies.
2 Program planning and evaluation
Plan, manage, and evaluate public health programs across different population and institutional settings.
3 Public health research
Develop research proposals, implement research activities, and manage public health research projects.
4 Resource mobilization
Effectively and efficiently mobilize and manage resources for the promotion of public health.
5 Integrated problem-solving
Integrate academic disciplines and expertise to create solutions to public health challenges.
6 Epidemic response and intervention
Develop recommended interventions to address epidemic findings and emerging public health threats.
7 Public health communication
Effectively and persuasively communicate public health ideas to target populations in written and verbal formats using a variety of media.
8 Community needs assessment
Conduct community needs assessments that support effective public health planning and action.
9 Professional resource capacity
Act as a resource person in public health for communities, institutions, and professional teams.
10 Professional development and service
Participate in professional development, scholarship, service, and educational activities that contribute to improving public health.

Applied Practice Experience

The Applied Practice Experience is a required component of the MPH program, giving students supervised experience in real-world public health settings.

100 practicum hours with professional deliverables

Students complete practicum work with preceptor supervision, applying concepts, theories, and competencies learned in the classroom to public health practice.

Real-world setting

Students work with public health agencies or organizations that provide a public health service.

Supervised practice

The APE is overseen by course faculty and completed with preceptor supervision.

Portfolio-based competency

Students produce practical, non-academic work deliverables that demonstrate competency attainment.

Public health careers

Public health professionals work to prevent health problems, reduce harm when problems occur, improve equity, support access, strengthen systems, and advance population health.

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Health service organizations

Graduates may contribute to program planning, health systems strengthening, data analysis, and community health services.

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NGOs and NPOs

MPH graduates can support public health interventions, advocacy, education, monitoring, evaluation, and implementation work.

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Government and global agencies

Graduates are prepared for roles in policy, program leadership, research, public health administration, and population health initiatives.

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