Advanced MPH Online (AMPH)

The two-year Advanced MPH (AMPH) Online Program is ideal for the highly-motivated professional who wants to enhance their career by earning a degree in public health while working full time. Courses are taught both asynchronously and live, with the first year focusing on the Core curriculum and the second year expanding to courses from throughout Columbia Mailman School.

The Advanced MPH (AMPH) Online offers a flexible, high-caliber education tailored for mid-career professionals passionate about addressing today's complex public health challenges. Designed for individuals with significant work experience or advanced degrees in health-related fields, this two-year program combines asynchronous coursework with live, evening sessions, allowing students to maintain their professional commitments while earning a degree from one of the world's top-ranked public health schools.

The AMPH program offers the unique opportunity for students to continue working while earning a degree from one of the top-ranked public health schools in the world. Our extensive campus support resources are accessible remotely and in person.
AMPH faculty are public health research innovators, community-based practitioners, and accomplished instructors who teach both onsite and online.
AMPH students move through the program as a cohort, establishing strong personal and professional connections with a diverse group of peers.

Two Tracks to Choose From

Implementation Science: Ideal for those who want to design, implement, and evaluate public health programs. Gain skills in program evaluation and translating evidence into practice.

Health Communications: Perfect for students passionate about using media and storytelling to influence public health outcomes. Develop expertise in digital media, health messaging, and communicating complex health information effectively.

Hands-On Experience

APEx project examples of former and current students:

UnitedHealth Group — Development and implementation of pilot programs focused on the control of hypertension
Department of Emergency Medicine Columbia University Irving Medical Center — Development of an onsite health equity program allowing public health students to function as small-project managers and/or public health educators
Barnard College — Development and implementation of an on-campus kiosk providing STI educational materials

The AMPH Student

Prior to enrolling, most AMPH students have already earned an advanced degree or completed at least two years of post-undergraduate, full-time professional work in clinical healthcare, research,
community-based public health, or another healthcare adjacent field. By pursuing the AMPH degree, these students seek to enhance their ability to address complex public health challenges that demand a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective.

My initial focus in the field has blossomed into a passionate interest across a spectrum of public health disciplines, sharpening my career objectives and fueling my ambition to effect meaningful change. This experience has expanded my horizons and instilled a deep sense of pride, unity, and commitment to our collective mission."

John P.

MD, MPH ’24

Advanced MPH Online (AMPH)

Fortune Education Recommends the Advanced MPH Online (2025)

The AMPH Difference

Flexible Online Learning

Two Tracks to Choose From

Hands-On Experience

Leaders in the Field

Download the PDF

The AMPH Student

Take the Next Step

Request More Information

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Follow Us