Master of Public Health (MPH)

Our classrooms extend beyond campus borders and embody California's forward-thinking approach to public health advocacy and community outreach.

MPH Concentrations

We offer multiple locations and concentration options: Community and Public Health Practice, Health Policy Leadership and Behavioral Health

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Master of Public Health (MPH)

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Main Campus, Online, Orange County, Sacramento

New Concentration

Introducing our new MPH in Applied Epidemiology & Population Health Methods

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The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is grounded in education of the whole person and prepares future public health leaders to be change agents and advocates for social justice and health equity.

Through rigorous coursework, fieldwork, and research opportunities, students develop a strong practice-based skill set to improve population health at local, state, national, and global levels. This is a two year program with enrollment beginning in the fall and courses offered year-round. Hybrid and online program formats are ideal for working professionals.

Concentrations & Locations

Admission Requirements

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Concentrations Offered at the Following Locations

MPH in Applied Epidemiology and Population Health Methods - Orange County
MPH Community and Public Health Practice - San Francisco, Orange County and Online
MPH Behavioral Health - San Francisco
MPH Health Policy Leadership - Sacramento

Degree Requirements and Program Learning Outcomes

The School of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of San Francisco Launches New Public Health Applied Epidemiology and Population Health Methods Concentration

The School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP) at the University of San Francisco (USF) has announced a new Public Health Applied Epidemiology and Population Health Methods Concentration (AEPH) as a response to demand for epidemiologists in the U.S. The goal of the new AEPH concentration is to support a workforce who is ready to meet the public health challenges of today and tomorrow.

USF Professor Receives $1.27 Million to Study COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy

Dr. Annette Regan, along with co-investigators from UCLA and Baylor College of Medicine, will conduct research involving one of the largest U.S. cohort studies to date in the area of the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy.

Building a Safer World

Community Practice and Public Health Master’s student shares experience interning for the California Hepatitis C Task Force.

U.S. News Again Ranks USF Among Top Graduate Schools

USF graduate programs remain among the best in the nation, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

30 Under 30: Cameron Grant

While Cameron Grant BSN ’16, MPH ’20 was finishing up her graduate program online due to the pandemic, her unit at Children’s Hospital of Orange County became a COVID-19 unit.

30 Under 30: Alumna Fights for Health Justice

Selenne Alatorre MPH ’18 addresses childhood obesity, health disparities.

MPH Alum Leads Climate Change and Public Health Discussions

After losing a loved one to illness, Tiffany Cannon MPH ‘19, was motivated to lead change and search for answers.

Becoming Sandra Torres

“Growing through learning. I never stop learning.”

In search of a meaningful professional journey, Lwam Ghebregergish, MPH student is Changing the World From Here.

"I already had a bachelor’s degree in computer science; however, within a few years in 'the real world' I was not satisfied and needed a change."

It made me look at things from many different perspectives. It put my real life experiences and academic experiences together.

Mishaal Gill, MPH '19 | California Immigrant Policy Center

Program Features

Award-winning faculty – Experts in health policy, epidemiology, behavioral health, global health, demography, health program planning and evaluation, community organizing and advocacy, and nursing.
14:1 student faculty ratio – Allows for small class sizes and for you to work closely with your professors and peers.
Concentration options – Select from four concentration options to specialize in a key area of public health.
Flexible schedule – Hybrid and online formats are ideal for working professionals.
Hands-on practical experience – 250 hours of applied practice experience in a public health-related organization.
Mission driven approach – Become change agents and leaders to address social and health inequities to create a more humane and just world.

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Accreditation

The University of San Francisco Master of Public Health Program is fully accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH) through December 31, 2026.

State Authorization

Please check our State Authorization Status List for the states and territories from which we can enroll students in specific online degree programs.

Contact Info

School of Nursing & Health Professions

Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2130 Fulton St.
San Francisco, CA 94117 health@usfca.edu (415) 422-2806

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