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Solutions for a Healthier World

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

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Centers and Institutes

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

Vajravelu

Strong family support helps kids with obesity build hope and lifelong health

Mary Ellen Vajravelu, assistant professor of pediatrics and epidemiology, studies and treats childhood obesity, especially as it impacts diabetes.

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Unfiltered: What “Big Vape” viewers really think

Buried in hundreds of social media comments is a candid record of how people think and feel, often in ways that surveys and focus groups can’t capture.

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COVID-19 vaccination: Pitt Public Health experts answer your questions

Although the federal public health emergency ended in 2023, COVID-19 continues to evolve and affect health worldwide. The virus remains part of our daily lives and still poses risks, especially for people vulnerable to severe illness.

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