The University of Florida Graduate School will issue a Graduate Certificate to students who complete this program and note the student’s transcript with this award. Students must complete the certificate program under these guidelines:
CERTIFICATE GUIDELINES | |
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| 1. | Students must complete 5 certificate courses in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions |
| 2. | Students must complete the program with a 3.0 GPA or better |
| 3. | Students must complete all courses with a C or better |
| 4. | Students must pass an open-book final exam demonstrating an understanding of the 10 Essential Public Health Services |
| 5. | Students must request the official certificate during the last semester of courses |
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You can transfer up to (15) credits toward your MPH degree, provided you earn a grade of "B" or better in your certificate courses. The MPH program typically takes an additional 2 to 3 semesters to complete, with a maximum of 5 additional semesters allowed.
If you wish to apply to earn your MPH degree, please see the admission Guidelines for Certificate in Public Health Students website for application requirements and deadlines. Successful completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission into the MPH program. UF requires that degrees be completed within 7 years.
Note: Application of non-degree coursework to a degree program is handled on a case-by-case basis.
Questions?
- For information about certificate eligibility, admission, or the application process, please contact Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator Brittany Gibson.
- For information about registration, courses, designing a plan of study, or transitioning from the Certificate in Public Health to the UF MPH program, please contact Certificate in Public Health Academic Advisor Telisha Martin.