Public Health (MPH)

Degree: Masters Degrees

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The College of Public Health offers a Master in Public Health (MPH) with five concentrations areas. As an extension of the MPH degree at the masters level, the college also offers a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), which is a professional doctoral degree for practitioners working in the field of public health. Detailed information about all degrees is available at the College of Public Health’s website.

School/College

College of Public Health
N130 Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences
Athens, GA 30602-7396
Phone: 706/542-0939

Academic Department

College of Public Health
N130 Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences
Athens, GA 30602-7396
Phone: 706/425-3222

Contacts

Graduate Coordinator

Mark Wilson

706/542-0939

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the most widely recognized professional credential for leadership in public health. The degree program at The University of Georgia was developed to train individuals who can provide service and leadership in public health in the state of Georgia, the nation, and the world. The 2-year program is designed for professionals who wish to expand their skills, knowledge and expertise, and for students who wish to build a career in public health. The program is 45 hours total, including an internship and capstone project.

Students can choose one of the following concentrations:
• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health
• Health Policy and Management
• Health Promotion and Behavior

Dual degrees available:
• DVM/MPH (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, MPH)
• PharmD/MPH (Doctor of Pharmacy, MPH)
• MSW/MPH (Master in Social Work, MPH)
• MD/MPH (Medical Doctor/MPH)

Certificates offered include:
• Gerontology
• Global Health
• Disaster Management

For additional information visit the college’s website or contact the MPH Program Coordinator, Mumbi Okundaye (706.583.0059; mph@uga.edu).

Degree

Code

Course Descriptions

MPH

817

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