Students walking down a hall
Solutions for a Healthier World

Spanning seven academic departments, Pitt Public Health is a forward-thinking and vibrant community of students, educators, researchers, collaborators and leaders.

Academics
Student and professor
Degree Programs
With multiple degree options, covering all major fields of public health, you’re sure to find a path that fits your unique strengths.
Student in classroom
Certificates
We offer nine certificates that allow you to enhance your degree, increase your job opportunities and broaden your expertise.
Students walking in hallway
Non-Degree Courses
Non-degree courses offer a way for professionals or potential students to gain training and knowledge in Public Health.

Pitt Public Health Magazine

The spring 2024 issue focuses on our students. 

Take a Look
Support Pitt Public Health

Giving

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.

Giving
Guiding Your Journey

Student Resources

Current students use this quick-access hub to smoothly navigate their experience at Pitt Public Health. From forms to deadlines to local happenings — it’s all here.

Student Resources
Learning Through Engagement

Centers and Institutes

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

Research Centers and Institutes
Exploring Your Future

Career Services

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.

Career Services
Spring 2024 cover
Lab image
Students on campus
Student in lab
Student in chair

News

protesters

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

“It looks like the data they used were able to break things down by state, which is nice and something we were unable to do with the data we used,” said Jacqueline Ellison assistant professor of health policy and management.

Vice Dean Jeanine Buchanich

Path to public health: Vice Dean Jeanine Buchanich

Jeanine Buchanich, PhD, MPH, MEd, started her journey as an undergraduate at the University of Pittsburgh, where she traversed a winding path to her new role as the vice dean of Pitt Public Health.

children and adults attend a back to school event. Photo credit: AP News

Hundreds of places in the US said racism was a public health crisis. What’s changed?

“If we’re not going to name racism in the first place, then we’re not going to start to develop solutions to address it,” said Dara Mendez, associate professor of epidemiology.

View All News

Events

View All Events