Graduate Programs

Graduate Health Programs

Explore the program that fits your professional interests and career path.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Prepare to lead community health initiatives, shape public policy, and address global health challenges. Lehigh’s MPH program emphasizes hands-on experience and data-driven approaches to improving population health outcomes.

PhD in Population Health

Advance research at the intersection of health, data, and policy. This program trains scholars to develop and apply innovative methods to improve health equity and systems worldwide.

4+1 Accelerated Master of Public Health Program

Current Lehigh undergraduates can earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years—saving time and tuition while building advanced expertise in public health.

Master of Engineering in Health Systems Engineering

Integrate systems thinking, analytics, and engineering to improve healthcare delivery. Designed for engineers and health professionals, this program prepares graduates to lead process improvement and innovation across healthcare organizations.

Flex MBA with Public Health Concentration

Offered in collaboration with Lehigh’s College of Business, this flexible MBA program allows students to gain core business leadership skills while focusing on the growing field of public health management.

Graduate Certificates

Gain specialized knowledge that complements your career or current studies.

• Graduate Certificate in Population Health
  Strengthen your understanding of health determinants, policy, and data analysis.
• Interdisciplinary Policy Certificate
  Develop an understanding of health policy, systems, and leadership to drive meaningful change in the real world.

The ROI of a Graduate Degree in Health

As an R1 research university, Lehigh empowers graduate students to turn knowledge into immediate impact. Through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and outcomes-driven research, you’ll build the skills and experience to lead in public health agencies, health care organizations, nonprofits, government, and industry.

Backed by a powerful alumni network and deep professional partnerships, your Lehigh graduate degree delivers a measurable return on investment, advancing both your career and the future of health

Ready to Apply?

Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are now open.

Review application requirements or start your application. 

*International students who elect to participate in person must be enrolled as full-time students with a minimum of 9 credits.