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    Online Master of Public Health (MPH)

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    Boston, USMPHOnline2 years
    $25,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    42
    Credits

    Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University is a 42-credit, 2-year, online MPH program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $25,000.

    About the program

    The program offers a 42-credit flexible curriculum for working professionals, covering public health foundations through integrated core courses and specializations via certificates, with a practicum and integrative learning experience.

    Focus: coursework
    #7 (US News Public Health)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026 Round 3
    May 15, 2026
    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: 100 or higher (if exam was administered prior to January 2026) or 5.0 or higher (if exam was administered January 2026 or later); TOEFL PBT: 600 or higher
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS – Academic Exam Only: 7.0 (total band score)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $25,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University is $25,000 across 42 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University online or in-person?
    Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University take to complete?
    Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University is structured around 2 years and 42 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University: 12 months OPT (US)