4+1 Accelerated Master’s Program in Population Health Management

Further your Lehigh education in healthcare with a Master’s in Population Health Management in just one additional year.

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes at the community or population level? Do you want to contribute to shaping healthcare policies, enhancing public health programs, and leading data-driven initiatives in health management? Lehigh University’s 4+1 Accelerated Master’s Program in Population Health Management is designed for you.

This unique program allows you to earn both your undergraduate degree and a Master’s in Population Health Management in just five years. Taking advantage of the 4+1 accelerated pathway will seamlessly transition you from undergraduate studies into graduate-level coursework, putting you on the fast track to a career in the growing field of population health management.

Program Overview

The 4+1 Accelerated Master’s Program enables you to complete your bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Population Health Management in just five years—one year faster than the traditional graduate path. The program integrates core concepts in public health, healthcare management, epidemiology, and data analytics, with a strong focus on addressing the health needs of populations.

How It Works:

• Complete Your Undergraduate Degree: Finish your bachelor’s degree in your chosen field (such as public health, health sciences, biology, or related disciplines) in four years.
• Begin Graduate Coursework in Your Senior Year: During your senior year, you will start taking graduate-level courses in Population Health Management that count toward both your undergraduate and master’s degree requirements.
• Finish Your Master’s Degree in One Additional Year: After completing your bachelor’s degree, you’ll spend one additional year focused entirely on graduate-level coursework, ultimately earning your M.S. in Population Health Management.

Key Benefits

• Fast-Track Your Career: Complete your M.S. in just one additional year and jumpstart your career in the rapidly growing field of population health management, which focuses on improving health outcomes for communities, optimizing healthcare delivery, and managing health systems efficiently.
• Interdisciplinary Education: The program combines core concepts from public health, healthcare management, epidemiology, data science, and policy analysis. You will gain comprehensive skills in analyzing health trends, managing population health interventions, and using data to guide decision-making in healthcare settings.
• Hands-On Learning: The 4+1 program emphasizes real-world experience through internships, community health initiatives and collaborative research projects. You’ll gain practical experience that prepares you for leadership roles in healthcare organizations, public health agencies, and healthcare technology firms.
• Lehigh’s Expert Faculty and Resources: Learn from faculty who are experts in healthcare management, public health, epidemiology, and health data science. You’ll have access to Lehigh’s state-of-the-art resources, including research centers, healthcare industry connections, and career services support.
• Increased Career Opportunities: Population health management is a dynamic and high-demand field. By completing the 4+1 program, you’ll be equipped with the skills to work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies, public health organizations, and nonprofit health advocacy groups.

Who Should Apply?

This accelerated program is ideal for current Lehigh undergraduate students who have a strong interest in healthcare, public health, or data-driven management of population health. You will be well-suited for this program if you have:

• A background in public health, health sciences, biology, nursing, or a related field
• A desire to work on healthcare policy, manage public health initiatives, or improve healthcare delivery on a population level
• An interest in data analysis, healthcare management, and working within interdisciplinary teams

Master’s in Population Health Management Contact

College of Health: cohgrad@lehigh.edu