公共卫生硕士（MPH）是公共卫生实践和领导力方面最公认的专业证书，是基于实践的学位，使学生能够获得公共卫生的基础知识。BYU的MPH计划使学生成为政府，非营利组织，医疗保健和其他机构的公共卫生专业人员，并在公共卫生领域发挥领导作用。完成MPH计划所需的平均时间为两年，这取决于课程负荷和先前的学术培训或专业活动。
The mission of public health is to assure the health and well-being of populations. It is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health and efficiency through organized research and interventions. The purpose of the graduate program is to prepare students to be leaders in public health and health promotion.<br><br>The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a practice based degree and is the most recognized professional-level credential in public health. BYU's nationally accredited MPH degree will assist students to fulfill core requirements in areas of knowledge basic to public health.<br><br>The mission of the BYU MPH program is to develop future public health leaders who drive change that improves the health and well-being of communities, families, and individuals. To this end, the program prepares students to conduct public health surveillance, and to plan, implement, and evaluate public health programs and policies that focus on at-risk populations in both domestic and international settings.<br><br>The MPH program responds to the needs of health professionals who wish to expand their career options in public health. Promising career options and national certifications are available upon graduation with this degree.