The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work (Stempel College) and the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (AUA) are working together to better prepare tomorrow’s health professionals. Combining a public health degree that understands changing global health trends with a doctorate in medicine gives students the tools to perform at the highest levels of the medical field. With an emphasis on patient-centered care, the MD provides the knowledge to heal and assist individuals, while the MPH provides the expertise to handle widespread population health and diseases with evidence-based strategies.
In the heart of Miami, Stempel College inspires groundbreaking discoveries through an interdisciplinary education in public health, dietetics and nutrition, social work and disaster preparedness from within a rigorous academic environment at Florida International University (FIU). In the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the School of Public Health ranked 39th among public universities. And according to thebestschools.org, the online Master of Public Health ranks #7 in the country amongst the Best Online Programs. Stempel College is strengthening communities and influencing policy that promotes healthy lives for all—especially the most underserved.
Program and courses
The MPH at Stempel College is offered in two program formats: on-campus and fully online. Our on-campus program is concentration-specific, while our fully online program offers students a generalist (non-concentration-based) curriculum.
The following MPH concentrations accept 9 credit hours of transfer credits towards the degree:
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences (EHS)
- Epidemiology
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (HPDP)
- Online (Generalist)
The following MPH concentration accepts 6 credit hours of transfer credits towards the degree:
- Maternal & Child Health (MCH) – offered through the HPDP department
The following MPH concentration does not accept hours of transfer credits towards the degree:
- Brain, Behavior, & the Environment (BBE)
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE)
Students enrolled in the MPH will be required to earn a total of 36 graduate credits in public health at FIU. Another 9 credits* from the MD program will be used toward fulfillment of the MPH degree, totaling the 45 required credits.
*Credits to transfer depend on the concentration chosen. Biostatistics, EHS, Epidemiology, Online, and HPDP accept 9 credit hours. MCH accepts 6 credit hours.
As per the FIU/AUA MD/MPH agreement, the only course eligible for the credit transfer process is AUA Pre-Clinical Sciences II course (Code 6426) with a grade of B or better. AUA students or alums who have not completed this course and earned a grade of B or better, are not eligible for the credit transfer process and will be required to complete all 45 credits of the MPH for degree completion.
Program fees
- Students enrolled in the MPH program will pay the FIU graduate tuition fees for all MPH credits according to the format choice.
- Tuition for each format is as follows:
| Program Format | Residency Status | Cost |
| Online | Florida resident | $600 per credit |
| Online | Out-of-state resident | $600 per credit |
| On-campus program | Florida resident | $455.64 per credit** |
| On-campus program | Out-of-state resident | $1,0001.69 per credit** |
** Tuition rates and fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our OneStop office website.
MPH degree program admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, prospective AUA students must provide the following:
1. SOPHAS application – http://sophas.org/
> Click here to review the SOPHAS Quick Start Guide
2. Statement of purpose– uploaded in SOPHAS
This should address the following:
a. Why you have chosen this degree?
b. What interests you about the concentration (or format if you’re an Online MPH applicant) you’ve chosen?
c. How will our program help you achieve your academic and career goals?
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation with accompanying evaluation forms (evaluation forms will automatically be sent to recommenders once you complete the application) – Uploaded to SOPHAS.
One (1) additional letter of recommendation from Dwayne A. Hunt, EdD, Senior Associate Dean, Student Affairs at AUA. The letter must be accompanied by the recommender’s evaluation form (evaluation form will automatically be sent to recommenders once you complete the application).
4. Resume/CV– uploaded to SOPHAS
5. Official university/college transcripts from all institutions previously attended– sent directly to SOPHAS. Sending Official Transcripts Page
6. FIU Graduate Admissions supplemental application – Click here to access the Supplemental Application page
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7. A course-by-course WES evaluation of your transcripts if you studied outside of the United States– sent directly to SOPHAS. Sending Official Transcripts instructions page
1. Important: if you submit a WES evaluation, you are not required to submit official transcripts to the university.
2. If you are a previous or current FIU student, you must send your official transcript to SOPHAS.
8. Proof of English language proficiency – if you earned your degree from any country on our list here, you are automatically waived from this requirement.
We accept the following exams:
a. TOEFL: must score 550 or higher on the paper-based exam/ 80 or higher on the internet-based exam.
> Scores must be sent to FIU code 5206 and must be less than 2 years old.
> Click here to learn more about TOEFL exams.
b. IELTS: must score 6.5 or higher.
> Scores must be sent to FIU code 5206 and must be less than 2 years old.
> Applicants who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English.
For updated information regarding English language proficiency requirements, please visit the FIU International Admissions page
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> For all other application-specific questions or technical issues, contact the Graduate Admissions Office
Phone: (305) 348-7000
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