Part of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is a national leader in advancing public health through research, education, and community engagement. Founded in 1977, the department is organized into five divisions and consistently ranks among the top in NIH funding for public health research. Faculty and students work across disciplines to address pressing health challenges—from cancer epidemiology and environmental health to global disease prevention and health behavior. With 12 degree programs and over 100 faculty members, the department fosters innovation and equity in public health, empowering future leaders to improve health outcomes locally and globally.
The Master of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
About the Keck School of Medicine of USC
Established in 1885, the Keck School of Medicine of USC is the oldest medical school in Southern California and a driving force in medical education, research, and patient care. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Keck offers students hands-on clinical experience in one of the most diverse, urban centers in the world. The school’s innovative curriculum and entrepreneurial spirit fuel groundbreaking discoveries and personalized care. With more than 3,000 students and trainees, a rapidly growing faculty, and a research portfolio that has more than doubled since 2014, Keck is accelerating progress toward better health through collaboration, creativity, and compassion.
About the University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business, USC’s diverse curricular offerings provide extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration with leading researchers in highly advanced learning environments.
Graduate students benefit from membership in the Trojan Family, now over 500,000 strong. Spanning the United States and the globe, the Trojan Family is known for its lifelong and worldwide connections and networking opportunities.
The University of Southern California has been fully and continuously accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) since March 6, 1949.
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