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Samford’s Department of Public Health | Samford University

Samford University’s Department of Public Health prepares students with an interprofessional approach to practice and research. Become a catalyst for change and improve health and well-being in individuals, communities, and populations.
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Prepare to be a catalyst for change to improve the health and well-being of individuals, communities and populations.

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One Degree, Many Paths

Samford’s Department of Public Health educates students with an interprofessional approach to practice and research. The need for public health professionals is overwhelming and growing annually.

As a graduate, whether you go on to begin your career or to continue your education, you’ll be part of the new generation of public health professionals who are prepared to face the emerging challenges to human health from a population perspective.

Pursue Your Calling.

Prepare for a Fulfilling Career.

At Samford, we prepare students to be catalysts for change, improving the health and well-being in the lives of individuals, communities and populations.

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Degrees

Take the next step toward a career in public health.

  • BS in Public Health
  • Public Health Minor
  • Fast-track Master of Public Health
  • Online Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
  • Joint Doctor of Pharmacy/MPH
  • Joint Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/MPH*
  • Joint Master of Social Work/MPH
* Offered in partnership with the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Career Pathways

The opportunities in the field of public health are vast, offering numerous career options and specialties like:

  • Public health practitioner
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health care manager
  • Nonprofit manager or director
  • Public health educator
  • Disaster and emergency specialist

Hallmarks of Public Health at Samford

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Christian Mission

Study in an environment where your faith will be fostered and integrated into discussions related to science, community health and social determinants.

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Faculty Mentorship

Our faculty are readily available to you, no matter the distance or format, building mentoring relationships that last years beyond graduation.

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Online Excellence

The department offers two graduate degrees, fully online, integrating the latest technology and innovative practices to optimize learning from wherever you need to be.

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