Undergraduate Opportunities

The Pitt Summer Edge in Public and Global Health provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to public health. Learn to analyze and tackle critical world health problems through the integrated application of biological, social, and quantitative sciences while earning up to 12 credits. Develop the critical thinking skills and real-world tools used by health professionals to track outbreaks of emerging diseases, evaluate environmental threats, and develop community-based prevention and wellness programs. 

Working with Pitt Public Health Faculty, Summer Edge students will explore laboratory, quantitative, policy, or social science research, or field work with community organizations or health agencies. The program follows Pitt's regular 12‑week summer session from May to August. 

Open to anyone enrolled in a U.S. bachelor's program - not just Pitt undergrads! 

Apply for the Summer Edge in Public and Global Health

Excited to pursue a career in health? Think that graduate school is in your future? Then consider Pitt Public Health’s Accelerated Bachelor’s / Master’s Program.

If you’re a motivated Pitt student who’s completed the appropriate undergraduate coursework, the accelerated bachelor’s/master’s program allows you to complete both degrees in a total of five years—saving up to a full year of time and tens of thousands of dollars in tuition!

Apply by January - Find out how!

Offered through the Global Studies Center, the Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health is for students wanting the analytical tools and professional skills necessary to address our world’s most compelling issues. Explore the transnational processes underpinning the global burden of disease, the social determinants of health, and inequalities in medical care access. Tailor your unique program of study based on your academic, personal, and career interests. (18 credits)

You’ll learn to ...

• Understand the global burden of disease, social determinants of health, and treatment disparities from transnational and historical perspectives
• Differentiate current research, programs, strategies, and key organizational actors
• Recognize the behavioral and cultural dimensions of health
• Appreciate and apply different approaches to key questions in global health
• Critique different discourses on global health (e.g., medical, policy, anthropological) orally and in writing.

Not sure what public health is all about? Explore public health or learn more about the school and the professional field by

• Taking a course—for credit!—either to satisfy a general education elective, or to count towards a future graduate degree
• Attending events that are open to the University, including talks, workshops, or presentations
• Visiting an informational session or our fall open house for prospective students,
• Check out our faculty and find out whose work interests you
• Chatting with a student services coordinator to learn more about our different departments and programs,
• Talking to your advisor
• Contacting our Office of Student Affairs with questions or to set up a meeting.