Master of Science in population health
The master’s program in population health at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University offers a curriculum that dives into communities, their health and the factors that affect them to improve health outcomes.
Combining systems science, quantitative and qualitative research methods, epidemiology and biostatistics, and ethics courses with applied experience—this program will enable you to:
• Address the interaction between health systems and other sectors of society.
• Develop practical skills for community health science research.
• Gain applied experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Pursue an impactful career across a variety of health and health care fields.
This master’s program is available in person at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, giving you the chance to interact in meaningful ways with your cohort as you learn alongside one another. Enhance your skills while preparing for accelerated career options across the flourishing field of population health.
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University translates scientific health research and discovery into practice. Its programs prepare students to address the challenges facing our populations to stay healthy, improve their health, and manage chronic disease — all toward improving health outcomes.
Master of Science in population health curriculum
A well-rounded multidisciplinary curriculum will help you understand the complex factors that affect the health and well-being of populations, culminating in either an applied project, internship or thesis that will showcase your acquired knowledge and skills.
Featured courses
BMI 515 Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics
Discover methods to analyze data collected in trials, tests and studies. Learn how to use SAS statistical software to analyze biomedical data.
POP 575 Social Determinants of Population Health
Get an overview of the complex, systems-level environmental influences that impact health outcomes.
POP 605 Population Health Systems Science and Theory
Analyze systems science theory and methodology and its application to population health.
POP 633 Population Health Ethics
Examine health ethics and bioethics by analyzing emerging health challenges, technological innovations and an ever-changing social and cultural landscape.
POP 641 Qualitative Research Methods
Learn theory and practical skills, such as formulating research questions, data collection strategies and analysis, qualitative coding, and report preparation and dissemination.
POP 644 Epidemiology in Population Health
Learn how to design studies and calculate health and disease rates, utilizing critical thinking and scientifically validated methodologies.
POP 584 Internship
Students will apply what they’ve learned in a professional setting, practicing skills acquired throughout the program.
POP 593 Applied Project or POP 599 Thesis
Complete a project of your own selection and design, mentored by a faculty member. The thesis option is ideal for preparing students to go on to doctoral training or careers in research, while the applied project facilitates students’ transition from academic to professional work.
Careers in population health
There are numerous career opportunities in population health across state and county health departments, nonprofits, national health organizations and nongovernmental health organizations. With a master’s degree in population health, you may be prepared for a career as a:
• Director of population health
• Population health analyst
• Health initiatives coordinator
• Public health researcher
• Manager of wellness strategy
• Communications, integration and other related health care professions
