University of South Florida

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: High school diploma or bachelor's for undergraduate programs. For MPH: bachelor's degree, 3.0 GPA, personal statement, references.

About This Program

University of South Florida's Master of Public Health program trains future public health leaders to address complex health challenges through epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and community health practice. Students complete a required practicum in a public health setting, building real-world competencies for roles in government health agencies, hospitals, NGOs, and consulting firms.

Career Outcomes

Build a career protecting community health as a Epidemiologist

• 1. Epidemiologist
• 2. Public Health Analyst
• 3. Community Health Educator
• 4. Environmental Health Specialist
• 5. Health Policy Advisor

What You'll Learn

• Design and evaluate community health interventions.
• Apply biostatistics and epidemiological methods to health data.
• Assess environmental and social determinants of health.
• Navigate health policy and advocacy frameworks.
• Complete a practicum in a public health setting.

Curriculum Highlights

Covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, and public health practice. Students apply systems thinking to community health challenges and evidence-based interventions.

Top Employers

Federal agencies (CDC, NIH), state and local health departments, hospitals, non-profit health organizations, and international NGOs.

Admissions

High school diploma or bachelor's for undergraduate programs. For MPH: bachelor's degree, 3.0 GPA, personal statement, references.

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• GRE: Not required (most programs)
• TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students