M.P.H. Public Health at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.P.H. is the primary professional degree in public health, with hands-on, practice-based learning that prepares graduates for careers in public health practice. Students choose from many concentrations, including Applied Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Nutrition, Environmental and Occupational Health, Genomics, Global Health Practice, Health Care Organizations and Management, Health Promotion and Behavior, Maternal and Child Health, and Nutrition and Dietetics. The college is accredited by CEPH.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Department: Public Health (multiple departments) | Duration: 42 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

The 42 credit hours comprise a 12-credit core (History and Systems of Public Health; Population Assessment Parts 1 and 2; Translation to Public Health Practice), 6 credits of applied practice and integrated learning experiences, a concentration (minimum 9 credits) and electives. Passing the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam is required for graduation.

Career pathways

Epidemiologist, biostatistician, public health nutritionist, lab or field researcher, research coordinator, program analyst, prevention specialist, infection control specialist or public health advocate, across government, private and non-profit sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

M.P.H. Public Health: statement of purpose; resume or CV; at least two formal letters of recommendation; official transcripts sent to SOPHAS. Applicants apply through SOPHAS and the USF graduate application. Nutrition and Dietetics concentration applicants need a dietetics didactic program verification statement or a bachelor's degree plus prerequisite courses (general chemistry with lab, biochemistry or organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology with lab, microbiology, college algebra, a social science, human nutrition, food science with lab). Applicants must also meet University of South Florida graduate admission and English proficiency requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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