Master of Public Health: Population Medicine & Public Health

Advance population health through prevention, equity, and purpose

Population-Focused Health Leadership
Prevention & Community Health Emphasis
Faith-Integrated Public Health Practice
Preparation for Global & Local Impact

Program Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Core principles of public health and population medicine
  • Disease prevention, health promotion, and epidemiology
  • Community health assessment and program planning
  • Health policy, ethics, and population-based decision making
  • Integrating faith, service, and whole-person health

Career Opportunities

  • Public health practitioner or program coordinator
  • Community or population health leadership roles
  • Health promotion and disease prevention positions
  • Roles in government, nonprofit, or faith-based organizations
  • Preparation for doctoral study or advanced public health leadership

Why Choose Adventist Education?

Adventist education approaches public health as a mission to promote wellness, prevention, and equity across communities. Students engage in rigorous public health training within institutions committed to whole-person care and service. Graduates are prepared to improve population health outcomes with ethical leadership, cultural sensitivity, and compassion.

Choose Your Program By Institution

Select from our prestigious member institutions offering Master of Public Health programs:

AU

Andrews University

Public Health MPH Master of Public Health
Delivery Format: Online or hybrid coursework, no practicum

Focus Areas:

  • Community and population health improvement
  • Preventive medicine and health promotion
  • Data-informed approaches to population wellness

Program Features:

  • Strong emphasis on faith integration and ethical public health practice
  • Global perspective shaped by a diverse academic community
  • Preparation for continued study or leadership in public health
LLU

Loma Linda University

Population Medicine MPH Master of Public Health
Delivery Format: Hybrid format with applied field experiences

Concentrations Offered:

  • Epidemiology
  • Health Education
  • Population Medicine

Focus Areas:

  • Community and population health improvement
  • Preventive medicine and health promotion
  • Data-informed approaches to population wellness

Program Features:

  • Strong integration of population medicine and whole-person health
  • Learning within a globally recognized health sciences university
  • Preparation for leadership roles across public health systems
UAU

Union Adventist University

Public Health MPH Master of Public Health
Delivery Format: Hybrid online with short campus intensives + practicum

Focus Areas:

  • Improve community health through research and education
  • Develop solutions for population-level health challenges
  • Gain real-world experience through applied practice

Program Features:

  • Asynchronous online format with flexible entry points
  • Applied Practice Experience (real-world internship placement)
  • Strong community partnerships in government, healthcare, and nonprofits

Who Is This For?

  • Healthcare and public health professionals advancing their impact
  • Community health leaders and program managers
  • Professionals focused on prevention and population wellness
  • Faith-based practitioners integrating mission and health promotion
  • Learners preparing for doctoral or executive public health pathways
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