Mercer University Department of Public Health

Mercer University Department of Public Health Welcome to Mercer University's Department of Public Health! This is an exciting time in the field of Public Health. We appreciate your interest in our programs!

We are delighted to transform students into competent, passionate professionals ready to tackle the complex and dynamic challenges of public health in neighborhoods and the populations in the United States and the world. The Mercer Department of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CePH) in programs offered in both Atlanta and Macon, Georgia. We offer undergra

duate and graduate degrees, and combined degree programs. We also provide our faculty, students, and partners access to cutting edge research opportunities through our Center for Evaluation and Applied Research. Public Health is a vastly growing field, and Mercer's Public Health program offers students a rewarding opportunity to help reduce health disparities and to improve the quality of life for families and communities. Mercer offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree, a generalist MPH degree teaching skill sets that open doors to various opportunities in the field, and combined degree programs in DPT/MPH, PharmD/MPH, and MMSc/MPH.

Late nights. Early mornings. Group projects. Practicums. Research. Presentations. Growth.Congratulations to our 2026 Dep...
05/12/2026

Late nights. Early mornings. Group projects. Practicums. Research. Presentations. Growth.

Congratulations to our 2026 Department of Public Health graduates! Thank you for choosing Mercer to advance your public health journey. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you.

Join the Mercer University College of Health Professions (CHP) as we celebrate the Class of 2026 graduates during the CH...
05/07/2026

Join the Mercer University College of Health Professions (CHP) as we celebrate the Class of 2026 graduates during the CHP Hooding Ceremony and Commencement Ceremony.
CHP Hooding Ceremony - Friday, May 8 - 10 am EST
Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, May 9 - 1 pm EST
Viewing Link https://vimeo.com/event/919430/11dda47e52

Join us as we celebrate the College of Health Professions Hooding Ceremony and Commencement Ceremonies. Use this link fo...
05/07/2026

Join us as we celebrate the College of Health Professions Hooding Ceremony and Commencement Ceremonies. Use this link for live viewing of the ceremonies: https://vimeo.com/event/919430/11dda47e52

CHP Hooding Ceremony, Friday, May 8, 2026, 10 am EST
Commencement, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1 pm EST

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) presented its very first CEPH Alumni Spotlight this week, featuring Me...
04/15/2026

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) presented its very first CEPH Alumni Spotlight this week, featuring Mercer University’s MPH Program alum, Briana Pryce. Take a look to see how Briana is putting her public health skills to work!

04/13/2026

Solicitation of Third-Party Comments for the Department of Public Health Council on Education for Public Health Reaccreditation Review

The Department of Public Health at Mercer University is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for reaccreditation. Part of this process includes the provision of a third-party comment period, which allows anyone, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, community and practice partners, and members of the public, to share relevant information about the Doctor of Public Health Program, Master of Public Health Program, or Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program directly with CEPH.

You may submit confidential third-party comments about the Doctor of Public Health Program, Master of Public Health Program, or Bachelor of Science in Public Health Program directly to: [email protected]. The deadline for submitting third-party comments to CEPH is August 14, 2026.

CEPH is an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit public health programs and schools of public health.

Myth or Fact: Public Health Edition.Swipe through and see how many you got right👀
04/07/2026

Myth or Fact: Public Health Edition.
Swipe through and see how many you got right👀

We’re also supporting Mercer students through the Bear Necessities Basic Needs Pantry.Donations will be collected throug...
04/06/2026

We’re also supporting Mercer students through the Bear Necessities Basic Needs Pantry.

Donations will be collected throughout April. Check the flyer for items needed and drop-off details!

National Public Health Week starts today!Make your commitment to healthier communities by signing our Public Health Pled...
04/06/2026

National Public Health Week starts today!

Make your commitment to healthier communities by signing our Public Health Pledge — link in bio.

If you were to build a Public Health superhero, here are some of the powers the Mercer University Department of Public H...
04/01/2026

If you were to build a Public Health superhero, here are some of the powers the Mercer University Department of Public Health thinks they should have.

Are there any superpowers you would add?

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