Earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) at UGA

From demographic shifts to population growth to climate change, we’re in a period of transition and a time of need. A changing South requires leaders motivated for change, focusing on issues like food insecurity, health inequities, mental well-being, reproductive health and the other challenges facing our region.

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The Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Georgia is a professional degree program structured to train students to serve in the public health workforce. Through challenging coursework and immersive field learning experiences, MPH students receive training to serve and lead in public health.

This two-year program begins in the fall semester with classes offered on UGA campuses in Athens.

To drive change, a diversity of experience and a breadth of learning is required. The graduate programs at UGA Public Health prepare students for careers in both professional and academic settings.

Areas of concentration include:

  • Biostatistics 
  • Disaster Management
  • Environmental Health Science
  • Epidemiology 
  • Gerontology 
  • Health Policy and Management
  • Health Promotion and Behavior

 

"My time in the MPH program has helped exponentially shape my future public health career! I have been able to network with professors, connect at conferences, and gain hands-on experience through impactful projects. This journey has deepened my understanding of public health challenges and equipped me with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change in the field."

Rhea Thompson (MPH '25)

 

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12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, offering a personalized learning experience.
 

 

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Direct career pathways to the CDC, USDA, EPA, and more. 

 

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