Department of Public Health

Public health is, in the words of the Institute of Medicine, "What we as a society do collectively to assure the conditions in which people can be healthy.''

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Public health promotes well-being, prevents disease, and addresses social determinants and emotional factors that reduce the level of healthy functioning.

Become an effective advocate as you promote the health of individuals, organizations, and communities with the Master of Public Health (MPH) from UIS. You will explore public health issues and gain real-world experience.

All Applicants must be aware of the prerequisite conditions for admission. 

You can apply online Today!  When you go to that site, you must create your own custom user name and password. Make a record of that information as you can return to your application to check on each phase of the processing.  The online application will also inform you of other required materials at each step.

Additional Resources

Applicants to the Master of Public Health Degree must submit a GRE Report or equivalent prior to consideration. Information concerning the GRE test is available here

Email the Master of Public Health Office or call 217-206-6720