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 M.P.H. 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.
Master of Public Health at the University of Florida
Looking to make an impact on your community? A UF Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree will equip you with everything you need to make a difference and create change.
Six Unique
Concentrations
Six unique concentrations to choose from, each containing core courses, concentration-specific courses, and elective courses you can pick based on your interests!
Choose from the following concentrations:
Biostatistics
Environmental Health
Epidemiology
Population Health Management
Public Health Practice
Social and Behavioral Sciences
The University of Florida is #7 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
Program options
Campus MPH
Online MPH
Combination
Graduate/ MPH degrees
Combination
Bachelor’s/MPH degree
Admissions and program requirements
The University of Florida’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program is designed to prepare future leaders to tackle complex health challenges at the local, national, and global levels. With a robust curriculum, customizable concentration options, and hands-on training, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to drive meaningful change in public health. Whether you’re passionate about research, policy, or community health, the UF M.P.H. program offers the tools and mentorship to help you make a lasting impact.
Why public health at UF?
See what some of our current students and alumni have to say!
Class of 2025
Karin Rashid
My favorite moments have been learning something new or gaining new insights and perspectives on public health topics and issues from my peers.
Pathways to Practice scholar
Parvathy Prasanna Surendran
Parvathy Prasanna Surendran, a UF M.P.H. student, has been selected for the Pathways to Practice Scholars program.
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.”
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
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 M.P.H. student with a concentration in population health management, has been selected for the UF Health Cancer Center’s Cancer Policy Internship.
Learn more
- Interested in learning more? Check out our FAQ section.
- 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.
Ready to apply?
MPH events
College Calendar
MPH Events
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Dec 04
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Combination Bachelor/Master of Public Health (MPH) Information Session
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Featured Event Category
Traditional Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Information Session
September 24, 2025 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Zoom
Join us to learn more about the traditional Master of Public Health (MPH) program that is available for domestic and international applicants. We offer numerous program options and six unique concentrations to choose from. We will discuss admission requirements, step-by-step application instructions, and more! Register below for more details and the Zoom Meeting link.
Program news
Helena Chapman named PHHP Alumna of the Year
The triple Gator was honored during a ceremony in October for her significant contributions to the field and promotion of public health.
Thyroid cancer survivors frequently face unmet needs, UF researchers find
M.P.H. student Alisha Das and UF Health endocrinologist Naykky Singh Ospina report their findings in JAMA Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery.
Public health alumni share career advice
Panelists discussed their own career journeys, examples of day-to-day responsibilities, lessons learned and advice for students.
Jakob Meredith and Santiago Ojeda Sainz named This is Public Health student ambassadors
The two M.P.H. students will spend the academic year connecting with other students to help inspire the next generation of public health leaders.
Message from the director
Welcome to the Masters of Public Health program! Our mission is to train professionals to apply public health skills and evidence-informed approaches to positively contribute to health, health equity, and quality of life of people and populations at the local, national, and global levels. We achieve this through a comprehensive curriculum, dynamic and inclusive collaborations, and tailored practice-based experiences.
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.