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Lead Change in Public Policy and Health Care with a UMass Grad Degree
Elevate your impact in public health or public policy with an online graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Whether you work in a hospital, public agency, nonprofit, or health administration setting, these flexible online master’s programs let you keep serving your community while you move your career forward.
At UMass Amherst you’ll find advanced programs that focus on health, data, and public policy so you can influence decisions that affect patients, communities, and institutions.
Explore online graduate programs such as:
- Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)
- Master of Public Health (MPH) in Public Health Practice
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
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- Master of Healthcare Administration Health care is changing fast with new technologies and a growing push for equity. Prepare to lead that change with the fully online, 42-credit MHA. You’ll build skills in healthcare strategy, financial management, policy, information technology, human capital, and change leadership. Position yourself to lead teams, improve systems, and drive equity-focused improvements across healthcare organizations. Explore the MHA
- Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice Designed for working public health and healthcare professionals, and one of the first online, accredited degrees of its kind, this 100% online program has no residency requirements. Our public health practice graduate degree gives you the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to make a meaningful contribution to this vital field. Discover the MPH
- Master of Public Policy Lead in public service and tackle complex societal challenges with the flexible online Master of Public Policy program. You’ll engage in active, hands-on learning that prepares you for careers in government, research organizations, nonprofits, social enterprises, and the private sector, so you can turn your commitment to the public good into real-world impact. What makes MPP right for you
"It blended the ability to be flexible with also the ability to meet and team and partner with your other classmates who brought executive level content and expertise to the table, which to me is what catapults it beyond any education I had in the past."
Scott Giberson, Online MPH in Public Health Practice '06
CEO, AMI Expeditionary Healthcare
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- Learn from Industry Leaders At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, you’ll learn from scholar-practitioners who bring cutting-edge research and real-world problem solving into every course. Faculty mentor you closely—shaping projects around your goals and expanding your professional network.
- Supporting Your Career Goals A UMass Amherst graduate degree is built for momentum. You’ll gain market-ready skills, evidence-based tools, and a respected credential from Massachusetts’ top public research university—backed by career services, professional development, and a powerful alumni community to help you advance, pivot, or lead with confidence.
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UMass Amherst delivers exceptional value for a premier education. Competitive public university tuition, plus access to scholarships and financial aid, helps you keep costs down while you build earning power. It’s an investment designed to pay off—graduates step into roles quickly and command competitive salaries across fields.
Graduate Admissions
Process
Applying to the University of Massachusetts Amherst is straightforward. If you are applying to the Master of Healthcare Administration or the Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice, you will begin by submitting the SOPHAS application and then follow the UMass Amherst application steps.
If you have finished the SOPHAS process or are applying to the Master of Public Policy, you can complete your application in the UMass Amherst online application portal and submit your transcripts, personal statement, and résumé.
Most programs do not require GRE scores, and applications are reviewed holistically. Once you have applied, you can track your status online.
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Apply to UMass Amherst: Where Big Ideas are Born
At the University of Massachusetts Amherst, you’ll gain the skills, connections, and confidence to turn ambition into action. Apply now and take the next step toward the future you’re ready to create. Submit your application and benefit from:
- No required GRE score for most programs
- No required letters of recommendation for most programs
- Expedited admissions decision (once application is complete)
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