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Online Master of Science in Public Health Technology

Arizona State University’s online Master of Science in public health technology teaches you how to prevent the spread of disease, protect people and promote wellness using bold, technology-driven approaches. In this program, you'll learn how to lead in public health by understanding how emerging technologies, data, systems thinking and policy intersect to improve health at scale.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 08/19/2027


Total classes:

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 30

This program is also available in-person. 

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What is public health technology?

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Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Public health technology courses

In this program, coursework will show you strategies for promoting healthy communities. You’ll gain hands-on experience understanding public health foundations like epidemiology and health equity alongside technology-focused topics like data science, entrepreneurship, ethics, policy and law. 


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Technology and public health careers you can pursue

With a blend of public health and technology expertise, you’ll be ready to help organizations find solutions to long-standing and emerging health challenges. Common career paths that will be open to you include:

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Learn from public health experts

The School of Technology for Public Health’s faculty bring deep public health experience and a commitment to doing work that matters. Many are building tools and apps, running interventions and formulating policy in partnership with local communities, health departments and more to deliver creative solutions that improve health outcomes. Through this program, you’ll get to learn from faculty who are internationally recognized leaders in public health, biomedical informatics, population health sciences and more.

Application requirements

Applicants for the online Master of Science in public health technology must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the School of Technology for Public Health.

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Learn from public health experts

The School of Technology for Public Health is first of its kind, bridging the disconnect between public health and other historically siloed disciplines to create impact at scale. Faculty expose students to a constellation of tools and technologies that teach them how to solve problems in the real-world. Through placements with community and cross-sector partners, students explore how existing technologies can be deployed to improve public health systems, outcomes and processes. 

#1


in the U.S. for innovation

#2


in the U.S. for employability among public universities

80%


of graduates reported that their experiences at ASU inspired them to explore new career opportunities

Top 10%


best global universities

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Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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