The MPH program welcomes you!
The UF Master of Public Health program is a 48-credit program with six concentration options to specialize in. Each contains core courses that all MPH students take, concentration-specific courses, and elective courses you can pick based on your interests. Our students gain real-world experience through our Applied Practice Experience course, by working with organizations in their individual communities to tackle current public health problems. At the end of their program, each student goes through our Integrated Learning Experience to build on everything they’ve learned.
The University of Florida is #6 in Top Public Schools. As a student in our program, you’ll get benefits like:
- One-on-one advising from a faculty mentor
- The chance to work with and learn from award-winning instructors
- The freedom to pick elective courses that relate to exactly what you’re interested in
- The flexibility to take courses from anywhere in the world through our online program
- The opportunity to engage with your community through an internship experience, volunteer opportunities and final project
Why public health at UF?
See what some of our current students and alumni have to say:
Class of 2024
Andrew Satterlee
“Being in a position that allows me the opportunity to work with such a great field of professionals while simultaneously having the ability to continue to grow, learn and improve my professional skill set is so gratifying.”
Pathways to Practice scholar
Parvathy Prasanna Surendran
Parvathy Prasanna Surendran, a UF MPH student, has been selected for the Pathways to Practice Scholars program.
Class of 2024
Devin Valdes
“I am eager to leverage my personal experiences and identities to contribute to the development of culturally competent health care programs and policies that address the unique needs of diverse communities.”
Cancer Policy Internship
Alexi Hernandez Alvarez
Alexi Hernandez Alvarez, a second-year UF MPH student with a concentration in population health management, has been selected for the UF Health Cancer Center’s Cancer Policy Internship.
CLASS OF 2019
Omari Richins
“I think there is a lot of support for students by faculty and other administrators in the program. The faculty pushed students to achieve their most and really want to see each of us succeed, and they are there to support us throughout this process.”
CLASS OF 2019
Samari Blair
“Knowing that my voice is heard and appreciated is very important to me and something I truly value about the MPH program at UF.”
Class of 2013
Kaitlyn Sutton
“I think a real selling point for prospective students is the range of opportunities that UF provides; this university truly has something for everyone. The opportunities provided allow you to focus and find whatever you are interested in.”
Class of 2023
Melanie Orejuela
Serving those who dedicate their lives to protecting our country is at the heart of her work.
first student at the University of Florida to have been selected for this distinction.
Alexandra Rodriguez
Selected for the Robert Woods Johnson Health Policy Research Scholars Program
Accreditation
The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions is accredited through the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit schools of public health and public health programs. Accreditation attests to the quality of a school’s educational programs and provides assurance that the school’s curriculum covers essential skills and knowledge necessary for its graduates’ professional success. The UF College of Public Health and Health Professions is one of more than 60 U.S. schools that have achieved CEPH accreditation.
Learn more
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- Didn’t find an answer to your question? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
- Want to see who you’ll be working with? Meet our team.
- Curious about our courses? Meet the instructors you’ll take classes with.
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