The College of Public Health (COPH) at the University of South Florida is ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida and No. 16 in the nation. At USF's COPH, students at all levels engage with high-tech, active learning classrooms, competitive curriculums, and supportive faculty members and peers as they make their way toward improving public health throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Undergraduate Degrees

The University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH) offers two undergraduate degree programs designed to give students the education they need to succeed in the ever-expanding Public Health and Health Sciences professions.

• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Master's Programs

At USF's COPH, our students learn by doing and engage with a hands-on, practice-based curriculum that prepares them to understand and diagnose critical issues, combat emerging public health challenges and advocate for change.

• Master's of Public Health (MPH)
• Master's of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
• Master's of Health Administration (MHA)

Doctoral Programs

Our doctoral graduates enter the job market a step ahead with extensive experience in research, teaching, and service. With a rigorous, advanced doctoral training program, we are shaping future public health professionals to solve problems with passion and work towards allowing every person the universal right to health and well-being.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)

Online Programs and Graduate Certificates

The College of Public Health offers a variety of graduate degrees and certificate programs in an online format to suit the needs of the off-campus student. Our graduate degree and certificate programs are coordinated by a team of graphic and instructional designers in the Office of Educational Technology and Assessment who provide support to more than 5,000 students enrolled in online public health courses.

• Online MPH, Graduate Certificates, and DrPH
• Graduate Certificate Options

Concurrent Degrees

A concurrent degree allows students to request to pursue two different degrees at the same time. Students may begin this process at the beginning of their academic programs or partway.

• Concurrent Degrees offered by the COPH

International Programs

USF's COPH continues to create high-impact opportunities for our students to engage in active learning outside of the classroom, inside the community, with local organizations and with other countries abroad. Our International Programs feature international field experience, study abroad programs, and Peace Corps at COPH, which aim to guide and support students in becoming global citizens.

• Peace Corps at COPH
• Study Abroad Programs

Whether your Bull is interested in pursing a Bachelor, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Public Health, there are abundant career opportunities that await them post-graduation. Our concentrations and areas of study range from Epidemiology and Biostatistics, to Food Safety, Infection Control, Nutrition, Environmental and Occupational Health, and more.

Student Career Planning

The USF Career Services Center provides workshops, career fairs, and other services to ensure COPH students are career ready. They can also help undergraduate students identify internships, jobs, and graduate school options.

Bull Professional Engagement Network (BullPEN)

COPH MPH students can participate in Bull Professional Engagement Network, or BullPEN for short. The BullPEN is an overarching initiative providing both required and optional career planning and professional development opportunities for graduate students.

Careers Pathways in Public Health

These are just some of the many career pathways that exist for Bulls who are excited about pursuing a future in Public Health:

• Academic Research Epidemiologist
• Admissions Coordinator or Director
• Applied Epidemiologist
• Behavioral Health Director
• Behavioral Research Scientist
• Biostatistician
• CDC, State Health Department, or USAID Ambassador
• Climate Health Epidemiologist
• Clinical Director
• Clinical Trial Researcher
• Clinical Research Coordinator
• Community Health Educator
• Community Public Health Leader
• Corporate Healthcare Manager
• COVID-19 Vaccine Program Coordinator
• Data Analyst
• Disaster Epidemiologist
• Environmental Scientist
• Epidemiology Investigator
• Epidemiology Manager/Administrator 
• Epidemiology Professor
• Field Epidemiologist
• Health Analyst
• Healthcare Consultant 
• Healthcare Industry Administrator
• Health Education Specialist
• Health Education Consultant 
• Health Insurance Administrator
• Healthcare Project Manager
• Health, Safety and Environment Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Infectious Disease Researcher
• Junior Epidemiologist
• Long-Term Care Administrator
• Maternal and Child Health Epidemiologist
• Medical Records Manager
• Nursing Director
• Pharmaceutical Executive
• Policy Analyst for Federal, State or Local Agencies
• Public Health Service Officer for the U.S. Armed Forces
• Practice Manager
• Program Manager
• Rehabilitation Facility Administrator
• Research Analyst
• Research Coordinator
• Social and Community Service Manager
• Technical Officer
• Technical Specialist
• Urgent Care Administrator

At USF's College of Public Health, we know that education is a privilege and an investment in the future. That's why USF's COPH aims to support degree-seeking students within the college via scholarships, awards and graduate student assistantships.

• COPH Scholarships and Support
• COPH Student Honorary Award for Research and Practice (SHARP)

At USF's COPH, we aim to create high-impact opportunities for our students to engage in active learning outside of the classroom, inside the community, with local organizations and with other countries abroad.

We realize that we are all interconnected, and that what we do here can affect people living in other parts of the world. With our own International Programs, which feature international field experience, Study Abroad Programs, and Peace Corps at COPH, we aim to guide and support our students in becoming global citizens, further transforming the culture of our campus, and ultimately, our people. 

Each semester, parents and families are invited to USF College of Public Health's internal graduation celebration where COPH graduate students are celebrated with recognition from the Dean and Faculty members, and with light refreshments for all who attend. 

This event is typically held the Friday before the University's official graduation ceremony, and is offered both in-person and virtually via livestream. 

To learn more about this event or its details, reach out to your student. 

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