You deserve a degree with options and flexibility. With the Purdue Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, you get both. <br><br>You may pursue full- or part-time coursework as well as a concentration area that aligns with your interests. The MPH program blends scientific rigor with practical application to ensure you are ready to tackle the next public health crisis facing your community. Our alumni find success in an array of fields, from the nonprofit sector to government appointments to health care positions to private industry.<br><br>Program Highlights<br>Choose from concentrations in family and community health, biostatistics and epidemiology (coming soon).<br>The program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).<br>You will have a wide range of experiential learning and professional development opportunities, including a professional practicum and capstone project.<br><br>Advances in data acquisition and storage have led to the availability of vast quantities of data. These data can provide the basis for sound decision-making and policy development but this requires knowledge in the theory and practice of statistical analyses. Further, there is an increasing demand for professionals equipped to manage and interpret large databases and to advance information technology. <br><br>In addition to supporting a Statistical Bioinformatics Center, Purdue faculty contribute expertise to projects at many centers on campus including the Bindley Bioscience Center, Center for the Environment, Discovery Learning Research Center and Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering. Such venues provide strong training opportunities in applied statistical decision-making to promote population health.