Public health technology uses modern tools and innovation to promote community health, both locally and globally at scale. Emerging technology is creating new ways to address public health challenges, and this program aims to prepare tomorrow’s leaders with the skills needed to deliver fast, equitable and efficient strategies for improving public health.
You’ll gain skills in core areas, such as data science, health policy and equity. Plus, the curriculum focuses on how to apply technology and engineering tools and mindsets, including systems design, wearable devices, mobile apps and artificial intelligence, to solve public health problems quickly and efficiently.
Become a public health innovator
A new generation of public health innovators is needed. Completing this program gives you the tools necessary to bridge the gap between public health and technology, so you can help prevent the spread of illness and promote wellbeing within communities around the world.
Whether you’re a technology professional seeking to apply your skills to public health or someone already in this space eager to integrate technology more effectively, this online public health technology degree will prepare you to lead meaningful change. You’ll gain the knowledge and perspective necessary for designing impactful solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities at scale.
How our two public health technology master’s degrees compare
The School of Technology for Public Health within ASU Health offers two distinct programs in this field. Both programs are seeking students with broad backgrounds in health, communication, computer science, engineering and GIS who want to apply their unique skills in public health, so they can make meaningful impact at scale. The programs are:
- Master of Science in public health technology: This one-year program is designed for students from all backgrounds who want to gain technical expertise to apply to public health challenges. Clinicians, aspiring physicians, or anyone seeking a broader view of how technology and health policy influence population well-being are encouraged to apply. If you have technical expertise and are interested in supporting public health, then this program can help you gain a foundation in health systems and the tools needed to address social and health issues using innovative technologies.
- Master of Public Health (Public Health Technology): This intensive, two-year program is ideal for students who want to deepen their understanding of public and population health, epidemiology, social and behavioral sciences, health policy and the broader health ecosystem. This program combines foundational public health learnings for those interested in becoming a public health practitioner with a deep understanding of how emerging technologies can support population health outcomes.
While both degrees prepare you to improve health outcomes through technology, this Master of Science program has an emphasis on technical and design-based solutions, and the Master of Public Health emphasizes public health practice, research and policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 semester hours of a first bachelor’s degree for standard admission. Or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
The admission committee will consider lower GPAs for provisional admission with an explanation of your circumstances.
All applicants must submit:
- A personal statement
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
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.”