General MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Master of Public Health (MPH) online degree program at University of Bridgeport, offered jointly with Goodwin University, prepares public health practitioners for complex local, national, and global issues in contemporary public health. It provides a relevant and innovative competency-based curriculum designed to develop marketable skills for current and emerging leaders in the field, promoting inquiry, health, and well-being.

• 100% online program delivery, offering flexibility to students.

• Accelerated completion option, possible in as few as 12-15 months (time to completion may vary by student).

• Three unique concentrations: Community Health, Global Health, and Health Policy and Management.

• Six different start dates per year, with courses delivered in 7-week terms.

• No GRE or GMAT required for admission.

• Joint program with Goodwin University; degrees list both universities, providing opportunities to learn, collaborate, and connect with student bodies from two unique schools.

• Significant scholarship opportunity: The program has been awarded a $1.5M grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Eligible students may receive up to $15,000 in scholarship assistance. (The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.)

Accreditation Status: University of Bridgeport/Goodwin University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for the Master of Public Health program. For additional information, please see the CEPH website .

Delivery Modes

The MPH program is delivered 100% online, offering flexibility for students. It features an accelerated timeline, allowing completion in 12 to 15 months for many students (time to completion may vary by individual). The program structure includes six start dates throughout the year, and courses are delivered in 7-week terms.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is competency-based, designed to provide relevant and innovative training. Students can tailor their degree by choosing one of three concentrations:

• Community Health

• Global Health

• Health Policy and Management

Core coursework includes subjects such as:

• MPH 502 Principles of Epidemiology

• MPH 503 Biostatistics

• MPH 504 Public Health Policy

For detailed curriculum information, including total credits and course descriptions, please visit the program's curriculum page .

Admissions Requirements

Admission to the MPH program does not require GRE or GMAT scores.

For detailed admission criteria, prerequisites, and application components, prospective students should consult the official admission requirements page .

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH program prepares its graduates for a variety of roles in public health administration, policy, and advocacy. The skills acquired are practical and transferable across numerous healthcare fields, aligning with the mission of Healthy People 2030, which promotes, strengthens, and evaluates the nation’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people.

University of Bridgeport also offers an accelerated 4+1 MPH degree track for undergraduate Health Science students with a concentration in community health. This enables eligible students (those who have completed 75 undergraduate credits and maintained a GPA of 3.0) to earn both their BS and MPH degrees in only five years by beginning master's-level studies during their senior year.

Further information on career outcomes can be found on the program's careers page .