College of Health Sciences Graduate
Master of Public Health
MPH Master of Public Health
Our signature MPH online program promotes inquiry, health, and well-being, as well as skill development for current and emerging leaders.
Advance your public health career
Become profession ready with marketable skills
The master’s in Public Health (MPH) online degree program at University of Bridgeport prepares public health practitioners for complex local, national and global issues in contemporary public health by providing a relevant and innovative competency based curriculum.
Scope
Tackle real public health issues
Learn how to tackle a range of public health issues from acute and chronic illnesses to lifestyle and health behavior change, including maternal and child health, the opioid epidemic, Medicare for all, influenza, obesity, and emerging health issues.
Our signature MPH online program promotes inquiry, health, and well-being, as well as skill development for current and emerging leaders. Program goals align with the mission of Healthy People 2030 that promotes, strengthens, and evaluates the nation’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people.
Two universities
A joint program with Goodwin University
You will learn alongside fellow students from both universities and share experiences in a challenging learning environment.
Upon completion, your master’s degree will list both universities. No GRE/GMAT required.
Accelerated
Earn a BS and an MPH in five years
University of Bridgeport offers an accelerated 4+1 MPH degree track for undergraduate Health Science students with a concentration in community health — enabling students to earn their BS and MPH in only five years by beginning master-level studies during their senior year.
To earn and maintain eligibility, undergraduates must complete 75 credits and maintain a GPA of 3.0.
Concentrations
Three concentrations to choose from
With three concentrations to choose from, your MPH will enable you to meet your personal and professional development goals.
Global Health
Community health
Health Policy and Management
Admission
What you need to apply
Application materials
- UB graduate program application
- An official transcript verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree
- The degree must be from a college or university accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the equivalent of this degree from another country
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants with less than a 2.5 CGPA may be considered for conditional admittance into the program under certain circumstances
- No GRE/GMAT required
Curriculum
A competency based curriculum
The MPH online program prepares its graduates for a variety of roles in public health administration, policy, and advocacy through content that engages both the science and practice of public health management. The skills acquired in the MPH online program are both practical and transferable to a number of healthcare fields.
Core competencies
The curriculum goes beyond the core and foundational public health competencies.
Disability inclusion
In 2024, the MPH program integrated the Including People with Disabilities: Public Health Workforce Competencies into the curriculum in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service at UCONN.
Universal Design for Learning
The MPH program further enhances this by utilizing the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and integrating real-world experiences into the curriculum, ensuring every student feels valued and included.
Seven-week terms
100% online. 6 start dates. 7-week terms. 12 to 15-month accelerated option*
Advance your public health career or become profession ready with marketable skills
Careers
Where graduates work
Uncover what public health careers are made possible once you earn your Public Health MPH from UB.
CEPH applicant status
University of Bridgeport/Goodwin University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health program. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. For additional information, please see ceph.org.
Meet the Master’s in Public Health program director
Meredith Gaffney has over 25 years of experience in the primary and public health fields. She first earned her BA in International Relations from Ohio State University and her master’s in Public Health from Tulane University. Later, she pursued postgraduate studies abroad in Medical Parasitology at Universidade Nova de Lisboa and the Psychosocial Experiences and Needs of Refugees at Oxford University. She joined the UB faculty in November 2020 and is currently a doctoral candidate.
Gaffney’s career is a testament to her hands-on approach in the global healthcare sector. She has successfully planned projects and managed grants with renowned organizations like UNICEF and USAID. Her impactful work extends to the grassroots level, where she has made a difference through her contributions to organizations such as Planned Parenthood of Southern New England and Save the Children.
Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that education should foster critical thinking and real-world application. This philosophy is reflected in the MPH curriculum, which goes beyond the core and foundational public health competencies. A professional genuinely devoted to her field, Gaffney is humbled to work with such an excellent public health community. In her spare time, she has volunteered her expertise to various organizations, from the United States Peace Corps, the Branford Land Trust, the Branford Board of Education, and the Girl Scouts of America.
Meredith Gaffney, MPH, Program Director
Course catalog
Every course, in full
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
MPH core
12 courses
33 credits
MPH core
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MPH 501 | Introduction to Public Health |
| MPH 502 | Principles of Epidemiology |
| MPH 503 | Biostatistics |
| MPH 504 | Public Health Policy |
| MPH 505 | Research Methods |
| MPH 506 | Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health |
| MPH 507 | Introduction to Environmental Health |
| MPH 508 | Global Public Health |
| MPH 510 | Emergency Management Health Issues |
| MPH 512 | Infectious Diseases |
| MPH 561 | Applied Practical Experience |
| MPH 562 | Integrative Learning Experience |
Student must successfully complete 12 credits accumulated of the core curriculum prior to taking concentration courses.
Concentration Requirements – 9 credit(s)
Concentration Requirements – 9 credit(s)
Select one of the following concentrations to complete the MPH degree.
- Community Health
- Global Health
- Health Policy and Management
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