Master of Public Health

1st Annual MPH Alumni Reunion

We are excited to be hosting the 1st Annual MPH Alumni Reunion on Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2! On this page you can get details about the reunion [...]

From Cuba to MPH

Felix Lorenzo came to Florida with his family through the Cuba Lottery program when he was 8 years old. He feels fortunate to be a UF Gator, where he has [...]

2013 PHHP Student Competition

“Bridging Public Health and Health Professions” The mission of the College of Public Health and Health Professions is to preserve, promote, and improve the health and well being of populations, [...]

SWAG Oasis

Three PHHP students, Martin Wegman, Darryl Pastor, and Meera Bhakta have developed a program named SWAG Oasis. This program aims to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables to an [...]

Love Blooms in MPH

Erin Rosaasen and Jay Singerman fell in love while earning their MPH at the University of Florida. Erin graduating in 2007 and Jay in 2008. The Singerman family is very [...]

Public health student goes behind the scenes at the China CDC

Ben Anderson is the first American student to intern with the Chinese National Influenza Center, part of China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention… More…

Prins receives Public Health Award for Faculty Excellence

Dr. Cindy Prins Cindy Prins, Ph.D., M.P.H., a clinical assistant professor in the department of epidemiology, has been selected by UF public health students for the 2012 Public Health Award for Faculty Excellence…More…

UF MPH Students as officers in the Student Section of the FPHA

Involvement from students in the University of Florida’s MPH program continues to have an impact in statewide and nationwide public health organizations… More…

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Welcome from Dr. Mary Peoples-Sheps, DrPH

Welcome to the challenging and ever-changing world of Public Health! You are about to explore a world of opportunities through which you can begin a rewarding career that will have far-reaching effects on the health of all people, especially those who are most in need. Whether you choose to conquer an infectious disease, help populations move through their lives in good health, develop and deliver new models of health services, or tackle pervasive health disparities; whether your interests are domestic or global; whether your passion is to make life better for individuals with disabilities or those who struggle with the daily burden of living with AIDS, one or more of our programs is sure to appeal to your talents, interests, and career goals.

This website contains a great deal of information about our MPH and Certificate programs. If you don't find the information you need here, please contact us. We can be reached by email at ph@phhp.ufl.edu or by phone at 1-866-62-UFMPH.

For information about PhD and other program opportunities in public health, please go to our Public Health Programs website at http://publichealth.phhp.ufl.edu

Mary Peoples-Sheps, DrPH
Senior Associate Dean
for Public Health
Director, Public Health Programs

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