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The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Nova Southeastern University is a 42‑credit, CEPH‑accredited graduate program that can be completed in as little as one year and is offered fully online or in a hybrid format at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus through the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The program builds on the core areas of public health—epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences. It also offers a broad selection of electives, including global health, public health leadership, epidemiologic surveillance, maternal and child health, and public health advocacy, allowing students to tailor the program to their professional goals.
Program Highlights
- Complete the M.P.H. in as little as 11 months (three semesters) on a full-time schedule
- Part-time options available — extend studies up to three years to accommodate career and personal commitments
- Designed to prepare professionals from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge and skills needed to lead in today's public health environment
- Through integrated research initiatives and community-based projects, students gain applied skills in epidemiology, health policy analysis, program planning, and data-driven decision making
- Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified in Public Health (CPH) and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examinations upon program completion
- Fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and recognized by Fortune
- The Princeton Review as one of the Best Online Master's in Public Health programs
Quick Facts
For Summer Admission: April 15
For Fall Admission: August 1
Meet the Chair/Director of Public Health
Lets Connect
Schedule 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
Public Health Careers & Salaries
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
- Health Education Specialist – median salary $63,000/year
- Epidemiologist – median salary $83,980/year
- Public Health Program Manager – $85,100/year
- Biostatistician / Statistician – median salary $104,110/year
- Public Health Administrator – median salary $117,960/year
NSU Alumni Placement –
AY 2023-24
100% of NSU graduates are employed or pursuing further education within one year of graduation.
Employers of MPH Alumni
Alumni secure positions across local, state, federal, nonprofit, and healthcare settings.
- American Heart Association
- Broward Regional Health Council
- Broward Healthy Start Coalition
- The Urban League of Broward County
- Broward County Health Department
- Miami-Dade County Public Health
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Memorial Healthcare System
- PepsiCo
- Northwestern University
- University of Miami
- Cano Health
Why Earn Your M.P.H. at NSU?
Complete your coursework while balancing career and family responsibilities through online live and hybrid evening classes.
Top-Ranked Program Nationwide
NSU's Master of Public Health has been recognized by Fortune Education and The Princeton Review as one of the Best Online Master's in Public Health programs, 2025 & 2026. Our CEPH-accredited curriculum combines rigorous academics with flexible online delivery — preparing graduates for immediate impact in public health careers.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master of Public Health (MPH) at Nova Southeastern University is a 42‑credit, CEPH‑accredited graduate program offered fully online or in a hybrid format at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus through the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The program builds on the core areas of public health—epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences. It also offers a broad selection of electives, including global health, public health leadership, epidemiologic surveillance, maternal and child health, and public health advocacy, allowing students to tailor the program to their professional goals
Yes. NSU's MPH program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the gold standard accreditor for schools and programs of public health in the United States.
The 42-credit M.P.H. program can be completed in as little as one year on a full-time basis. Students may also choose a flexible part-time schedule to fit classes around work and other commitments.
Yes. NSU's M.P.H. is offered fully online, allowing students to attend from anywhere, as well as in a hybrid format at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.
Application deadlines are: December 15 for Winter admission, April 15 for Summer admission, and August 1 for Fall admission.
NSU MPH graduates are prepared for careers in public health including: Health Education Specialist (median salary $63,000/year), Epidemiologist ($83,980/year), Public Health Program Manager ($85,100/year), Biostatistician ($104,110/year), and Public Health Administrator ($117,960/year). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024.
100% of AY 2023-24 NSU MPH graduates were employed or pursuing further education within one year of graduation (NSU Alumni Placement Data).
NSU MPH alumni work across local, state, federal, nonprofit, and healthcare settings including: American Heart Association, Broward Regional Health Council, Broward Healthy Start Coalition, The Urban League of Broward County, Broward County Health Department, Miami-Dade County Public Health, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Memorial Healthcare System, PepsiCo, Northwestern University, University of Miami, and Cano Health.
The M.P.H. curriculum includes a broad selection of electives — such as global health, public health leadership, epidemiologic surveillance, maternal and child health, and public health advocacy — allowing students to tailor the program to their professional goals and areas of specialization.
Complete the M.P.H. in as little as 11 months (three semesters) on a full-time schedule, with part-time options available to extend studies to three years.
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.