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The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a 42-credit, CEPH-accredited graduate program that can be completed in as little as one year. Offered through the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, the program is available on-site in the evenings at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus or online (live). NSU’s M.P.H. prepares graduates for leadership roles in epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, community health education, and health services management. The program has been recognized by Fortune as one of the Best Online Master’s in Public Health programs.
Why Choose NSU’s Master of Public Health (MPH)
✔ CEPH-Accredited Program
✔ Complete in as Little as One Year
✔ Flexible Learning Options
✔ Same Faculty, Same Curriculum
✔ Career-Focused Curriculum
✔ Strong Career Outcomes
✔ Ranked among Fortune’s Best Online Master’s in Public Health Programs.
✔ Located in a Public Health Hub
Quick Facts
For Summer Admission: April 15
For Fall Admission: August 1
Have questions about the program or classes?
Please book a meeting with Dr. Serna Chair of the
Department of Public Health and Director of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
You can also reach her via email at cserna@nova.edu
Potential Career Paths
Public Sector
Work as an epidemiologist, environmental health scientist, or public health officer in government or nongovernment health agencies and health care facilities.
Private Sector
Join the continuously growing corporate sector in public health as a consultant or researcher.
Education System
From pre-K to postgraduate, find your place in public or private education as a health educator, a health communications specialist, or university faculty.
Nonprofit
Serve community-based health promotion and planning organizations as a health service manager, director of programs, or health policy director.
Why Earn Your M.P.H. at NSU?
Top-Ranked Program Nationwide
NSU’s Master of Public Health program has earned multiple national recognitions over the years, including distinctions such as Best Online Master’s in Public Health.
Comprehensive Accreditation
The flexible class options at NSU let me plan around my work and other responsibilities. The skills I gained have strengthened my own professional expertise. I’m so happy I did it.
Patricia Gaffney, Audiologist and Professor | Nova Southeastern University Master of Public Health Alumna
The best compliment I can attribute to NSU is the dedication of the faculty post-graduation. They were genuinely interested in my progress and success.
Whitney Saint-Fleur, M.P.H. | Clinical Quality Management Health Planner Master of Public Health Alumna
Hands-on practical applications, interactive classes, interesting electives … my only wish is that I started my NSU degree earlier, so I had these insights sooner in my career.
Isa Prude, Graduate Student, Concurrent M.P.H./O.D.
NSU’s applied practice experience prepared me for real life. I got to plan, implement, and evaluate cancer workshops with Gilda’s Club South Florida. It was one of the best parts of my program.
Roldyne Dolcé, M.P.H., CHES, Senior Health Educator | Master of Public Health Alumna
I traveled to San Cristobal, Galapagos, Ecuador, with a team of M.P.H. and B.S.P.H. students to conduct a Health Care Needs Assessment, evaluating local programs, services, and personnel. Together with students from various disciplines, we led educational sessions on oral health, physical activity, stress management, and nutrition, promoting wellness in the community.
Claudia A. Serna, Ph.D., D.D.S., M.P.H., M.B.A. Chair, Department of Public Health Director, Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
M.P.H. Curriculum
Through a combination of core courses and electives, the M.P.H. curriculum includes comprehensive teachings about public health as well as unique opportunities to explore skill sets like global health, communications, and more.
Explore Public Health as a Non-Degree Seeking Student
If you’d like to take a few courses for exploration, professional development, or prep for another track, you can enroll as a non-degree seeking student and take up to four courses (12 credits). You must still apply, send in your transcripts, and pay the application fee.
If you decide later to pursue the M.P.H. degree, you will need to submit a new application. Your previous application does not guarantee acceptance into the M.P.H. degree-seeking program.
Graduate students from other NSU programs who elect to take public health courses may do so with written approval of the public health program director.
After Applying, What Happens Next?
Depending on the time of year, the review process may take a few weeks. You can check your application status at any time via the online application portal. Once a decision has been made, notification is sent via email to the address on file.