MASTER OF
PUBLIC HEALTH
Small classes, big opportunities, infinite impact.
Mastering Public Health Gain the skills and knowledge you need to advance public health knowledge, prevent disease, and promote health and well-being in your community and across the globe. Rollins’ Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to prepare public health professionals to lead multidisciplinary, crossindustry teams in addressing the most complex social, medical, and economic problems of today—and tomorrow. By the completion of your degree, you’ll be well prepared to pursue a career in public health or preventive medicine, advance your career in the public health sector, or expand your expertise with a doctorate in public health.
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The faculty at Rollins take time to understand their students’ backgrounds, passions, and future career goals. Each faculty member provided an inclusive and rich learning experience and helped tailor my experience to move my career forward so that I can have a meaningful and lasting impact serving vulnerable populations. Emily Pickle ’22MPH PhD Candidate, Infectious Disease Epidemiology University of South Carolina
Why Rollins? From our personalized learning environment and flexible format to our global focus and expert faculty, Rollins is the perfect place to pursue your graduate degree. Top-Ranked Reputation Rollins’ ranking as the No. 1 private regional university in the South underscores the high-quality experience you can expect on our Winter Park campus and the prestigious weight a Rollins degree carries not only in Orlando but throughout Florida and across the country.
Global Field Experience Through our faculty-led field study in Geneva, Switzerland, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in seminars at the World Health Organization and engage in site visits at organizations such as the United Nations, UNICEF, and Doctors Without Borders.
Proven Results From prestigious doctoral programs to careers at some of the country’s largest governmental agencies and hospital networks, our graduates are improving the economic, social, and environmental health of communities across the globe.
Designed to Fit Your Life From work to family, you have a lot going on. We get it. That’s why we designed our graduate programs specifically for students like you. Our classes are conveniently timed to suit your schedule, and our blended in-person and virtual classes are available both part- and full-time.
Personalized Learning Environment With an average class size of just 15, our in-person learning environment is designed to maximize engagement and support, and thanks to our 12:1 student-faculty ratio, our expert professors have the freedom to focus on you.
Mentorship from Expert Faculty At Rollins, you’ll work collaboratively with faculty on every aspect of your professional development, from networking and practicum site selection to conducting, presenting, and publishing research.
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Where Can Your Public Health Degree Take You? Increase your earning power while making a difference. As a public health officer, you’ll work with a number of organizations and governmental agencies to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate programs that improve health, enhance quality of life, and save lives. Public health professionals work in a range of roles, including as biostatisticians, emergency management directors, environmental scientists, epidemiologists, health and safety engineers, medical and health services managers, public health attorneys, and social and community service managers.
Bright Outlook
Top 100
ranked among the 100 best jobs by U.S. News & World Report
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$110K+
Average salary for professionals with MPH degree
19%
projected career growth for epidemiologists over the next decade
Where Our Grads Go
Cassandra Fonseca ’20MPH Epidemiologist Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Public Health Department
Maxwell Droznin ’18MPH Medical Resident Johns Hopkins University Hospital
Rollins’ MPH program was highly customizable. Rather than locking myself into a pre-set concentration, I was able to explore an array of public health disciplines. I quickly realized my passion for infectious disease and outbreak control, and my professors supported me in finding every opportunity to explore this interest. In my role now, I frequently use the knowledge and skills I gained in the MPH program. Mira Lines ’22MPH Resource Development and Emergency Response Specialist, International Medical Corps
Jackie Wright ’17 ’19MPH Group Facilitator Agape Behavioral Healthcare
Anna-Claire Dennis ’22MPH Market Manager VaxCare
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A Multidisciplinary Approach Students gain a foundation in the five core disciplines of public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral health, environmental health, and health administration and policy.
Building Skilled, Knowledgeable Public Health Officers
Program Structure
An applied science program rooted in the liberal arts
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An applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health, Rollins’ MPH degree is a 45-credit-hour, cohort-based program. Students complete a capstone project as well as an integrative learning experience working with a public health organization. As public health issues often transcend borders, Rollins helps students build a strong foundation in global health, emphasizing focus areas like the impact of globalization, infectious disease, and wars and civil conflicts. Bottom line: At Rollins, you’ll be uniquely prepared to identify problems, devise solutions, and formulate policy to improve lives.
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