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Spanning seven academic departments to tailor graduate study plus our undergraduate BSPH, Pitt Public Health is a forward-thinking and vibrant community of students, educators, researchers, collaborators and leaders.

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With multiple degree options, covering all major fields of public health, you’re sure to find a path that fits your unique strengths.

Undergraduate Program

Learn about today’s most pressing public health topics, directly engage with populations and observe how your coursework translates into real-world settings.

Certificates

We offer multiple certificates that allow you to enhance your degree, increase your job opportunities and broaden your expertise.

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For three-quarters of a century, Pitt Public Health has championed vital initiatives to inform and empower local communities and diverse populations around the world. Our groundbreaking research grows from a rich history to current priorities that drive positive change and enrich the future.

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Our Centers and Institutes promote practice and scholarship, advance scientific inquiry and affect local communities and populations around the world.

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Whether you are seeking an internship, fellowship or job, Pitt Public Health Career Services can advise you on exploring your future as a public health professional.

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News

Pitt researchers use Research!America grant to train students to combat misinformation

A team of Pitt researchers has completed a project to train health science students to help older adults recognize and respond to misinformation and scams. The project was based a 2025-26 Public Engagement Content award from Research!America to Beth Hoffman, PhD, MPH, assistant professor of behavioral and community health sciences, and Janelle Christensen, PhD, MPH, project manager, Department of Medicine.

Photo of Ying Ding, PhD, professor of biostatistics and health data science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

Ding receives R35 grant to advance statistical and machine learning methodology for biomedical and public health research

Ying Ding, PhD, a professor of biostatistics and health data science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has received a Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (R35 MIRA) from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health.

Photo of Nesta Bortey-Sam, PhD; Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH; Tina Ndoh, PhD; and Miranda Aman, MPH, at the 2026 NEHA conference.

Pitt Public Health experts showcase environmental health leadership at national conference

Pitt Public Health faculty and students presented research addressing environmental health challenges and solutions at the 2026 National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Annual Educational Conference, one of the nation's largest gatherings of environmental health professionals.

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