
University of Minnesota Twin Cities · Division of Biostatistics & Health Data Science, School of Public Health
Public Health Data Science MPH
Awarded degree: Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health Data Science
Overview
A Master of Public Health in Public Health Data Science of at least 43 credits, run by the School of Public Health's Division of Biostatistics & Health Data Science, with an Applied Practice Experience and an Integrated Learning Experience. The GRE is not required.
- Official program name
- Public Health Data Science MPH
- Awarded degree
- Master of Public Health (MPH), Public Health Data ScienceSource: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Program classification
- Joint degree naming data scienceOne degree whose official title names data science together with another field, such as Statistics and Data Science.Focus: Health / biomedical data science
- School
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities — Division of Biostatistics & Health Data Science, School of Public HealthSource: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Required credits
- at least 43 creditsSource: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- FallSource: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Teaching language
- English (not separately stated)
Why this program is listed
MPH program whose official title is Public Health Data Science and which the school describes as combining public health and data science into one degree.
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026We list data science bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees — dedicated, joint, and (separately labelled) related degrees with an officially named data science concentration. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Academic delivery
- On campusClasses meet in person on campus.Classes meet in person on campus.Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
- Class schedule
- Not verified
- Study intensity
- Not published
Curriculum
Curriculum
- Public health core (16 credits), biostatistics core (at least 15), electives in statistical methods and study design (at least 6) and in programming, visualization and informatics (at least 6).Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Other
- Applied Practice Experience (practicum).Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Project
- Integrated Learning Experience, a data-driven applied project.Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Admissions
- Mathematics prerequisites
- RequiredEquivalent of college algebra; statistics, programming and calculus/linear algebra helpful but not required.Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSPH does not require the GRE for master's and doctoral programs.Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Year not printed
Scholarship deadline
December 1 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026 - Year not printed
Final deadline
May 15 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| Resident (in-state) — MPH, resident, per credit, Fall and SpringFrom the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,268 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$54,524 = 43 credits × $1,268 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
| Nonresident (out-of-state) — MPH, non-resident, per credit, Fall and Spring (summer $1,268)From the university-wide rate table covering online students at this level | $1,668 | per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$71,724 = 43 credits × $1,668 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required in-person sessions, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026 |
Estimated total tuition: $71,724 (43 credits × $1,668 per credit)
Comparison basis: Nonresident (out-of-state) — MPH, non-resident, per credit, Fall and Spring (summer $1,268), 2026-2027. Excludes mandatory fees, books, living costs and any rate changes during the program. How we calculate
Funding
Funding classification: Funding not verified
We have not verified an official funding policy for this program. That does not mean funding is unavailable.
Teaching or research assistant positions Assistantship
Partial funding
Eligibility: First-year master's students receive partial funding through a TA or RA position; many second-year students receive at least partial funding
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026SPH scholarships ScholarshipCompetitive
Eligibility: Most considered automatically from the application
Source: sph.umn.edu · verified October 11, 2026
Accreditation and enrollment restrictions
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Programmatic accreditation
No programmatic accreditation verified for this program. Institutional accreditation does not imply it.
Published enrollment restrictions (state authorization)
None recorded for this program.
International applicants
Not verified for this program.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- sph.umn.edu/academics/graduate/mph/data-science/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- sph.umn.edu/academics/graduate/mph/data-science/admissions/ — Official admissions page, verified October 11, 2026
- sph.umn.edu/academics/graduate/mph/data-science/cost/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
- sph.umn.edu/academics/graduate/mph/data-science/curriculum/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- sph.umn.edu/prospective/application-process/application-deadlines/ — Official program page, verified October 11, 2026
- sph.umn.edu/prospective/tuition-finances/ — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 11, 2026
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