Master's in Public Health Online
In as little as 12-15 months, learn how to tackle a range of public health issues from acute and chronic illnesses to lifestyle and health behavior change, including maternal and child health, the opioid epidemic, Medicare for all, influenza, obesity, and emerging health issues.
We've been awarded $1.5M for scholarship assistance for MPH enrollments. You may be eligible for up to $15,000. Ask an Admissions Officer to see if you qualify.
Complete this form to take the next step and learn more now.
By submitting the information above, you agree to the University of Bridgeport's Privacy Policy.
Advance your career in healthcare with an MPH from UB
*Program length may vary by individual
CONTACT USExpert faculty
Meredith Gaffney, MPH Director
Meredith holds over 20 years of international public health experience working with nonprofits, bilateral organizations, and the United Nations. Meredith served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador (1997-1999) and holds a Master in Public Health from Tulane University. She joined the MPH team as an adjunct professor in 2020 and became the Director of the MPH program in 2021.
Leticia DaSilva Orozco, Ed.D.
Completed her undergraduate work at the University of Connecticut in Kinesiology and Nutrition, obtained a Master of Science from Southern Connecticut State University in Human Performance, and later earned a Doctorate in Education, with a concentration in International Studies, from the University of Bridgeport. She has worked in Higher Education for over 18 years, and her passion is centered around student success, student development, student well-being, social justice, health education, community health, cultural competency, and training the next generation.
Maritza Bond, MPH
Maritza Bond is a dedicated health professional experienced in local, state, and federal services and mandates. She is the new Director of Public Health in New Haven after being the Director of Public Health and Social Services for the city of Bridgeport. Her expertise includes promoting community health using policy, system, and collective impact framework.
Margaret Zayan, EdD, RDH, MPH
Dr. Zayan is an Associate Professor at the University of Bridgeport and Coordinator of the Undergraduate Health Sciences curriculum in community health education. She is one of the founding members of the MPH program and teaches in the BS-HSCI, MPH, and DHSc programs. Prior to her current position, she held the titles of dean and director of the Fones School of Dental Hygiene – University of Bridgeport. In addition to public health and dental hygiene academic positions, Dr. Zayan worked for the Colorado Migrant Health Department, the United States Agency for International Development, CARE International, and the United States State Department.
The Office of Student Financial Services at UB will help bring your goals within reach by connecting you with a variety of federal, state and private programs that offer loans, grants, scholarships and other awards. There are many financial aid options available to prospective students.
Financial Aid
Accreditations
The benefits of two universities
This is a joint program offered by Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport. You will learn alongside fellow students from both universities and share experiences in a richly diverse learning environment. Upon completion, your master’s degree will list both universities.
For more information, contact:
Connecting Education to Career
University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-4552
admissions@bridgeport.edu
