University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health
Reimagine
Public Health
With dozens of degree options and certificates in areas like health equity and global health, master’s programs at Pitt Public Health will help you turn your passion into purpose.
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Empowering the future of public health
We are a top-ranked destination for those driven to lead vital initiatives that strengthen local communities and diverse populations around the world. Our groundbreaking research grows from a rich history—from the development of the polio vaccine in the 1950s to today’s virtual modeling of infectious diseases. Pitt Public Health’s seven distinct departments are led by renowned faculty members who prepare our graduates for rewarding and influential positions at highly regarded institutions and organizations across the globe.
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Top 10% for Public Health Schools
$4 Million + in Scholarships
7,500+ public health grads
$67.2 million in Research Grants
8th in NIH Funding
First in LGBTQIA+ Health
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Master’s Applications Open for Fall 2025*
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Pursue Your Passion
Your interest in real-world public health issues and the innovative work that impacts them has brought you to one of the nation’s top institutions. Pitt Public Health will challenge you—as you immerse yourself in a community built on groundbreaking contributions and a shared vision to improve the health of people across the world. With our multiple degree options, covering all major fields of public health, you’re sure to find the ideal path for you.
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Environmental and Occupational Health
Health Policy and Management
Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Epidemiology
Human Genetics
The Potential of Public Health
The Potential of Public Health
Master’s Student Teams up with Faculty Member to Address Sickle Cell Disease
More than 7,000 miles from Pittsburgh, John Tukakira’s first encounter with Pitt Public Health sparked a partnership that would later inspire his academic journey.
“I was in Uganda working on a clinical trial and the University of Pittsburgh was a partner institution, which is how I got to know the School of Public Health,” said Tukakira, a second-year MPH student in the school’s Department of Epidemiology.
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Students Turn Learning
into Community Impact
Pitt Public Health students take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to practicums, internships, residencies and other experiential learning opportunities throughout the country and the world. Each summer, two partnerships with local organizations provide practicum experiences that bring students together to solve public health problems in and around the Pittsburgh community.
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Chasing a rare disease
When Anthony Anzell, PhD, was a sophomore in high school, a terrible migraine came out of nowhere and lasted for several weeks. His only relief came from sleeping, which he was doing about 21 hours a day. “I wasn’t eating anything,” Anzell, now a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Human Genetics, recalls of those days in 2007. “I lost somewhere around 40 pounds. Since I didn’t have much weight to lose, my parents were very, very concerned.” Despite being told to “wait it out” by his doctors, Anzell’s strong-willed mother pushed for a diagnosis. When it came, they were astounded.
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Pitt Researcher Combines Sustainability Efforts, Education and Research in Trip to Bolivia
The amount of waste from expired and unused lab supplies always bothered Pitt researcher Danielle Tufts. But after reading about a sanctuary that rescues animals from abuse, illegal pet trade and wildlife trafficking in Bolivia, she saw an opportunity. Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for rescued animals, and Tufts, assistant professor of infectious diseases and microbiology at the Pitt’s School of Public Health, has access to veterinary supplies the organization could use to help provide that care.
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Pitt’s Research: Alzheimer’s Biomarkers in Caribbean Populations
Faculty from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Public Health and Medicine are leading a new effort to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to promote maternal health equity and reduce pregnancy-related complications and death.
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A nurturing and ever-evolving path
A year after graduation, Monica Henderson reflects on her journey as the program and outreach coordinator for Pitt’s Race and Youth Development Research Group, emphasizing the importance of balancing personal well-being with her change-making work and the rewarding experiences of supporting and nurturing children through the group’s various programs.
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Pittsburgh:
Livable, Vibrant, Innovative
Every year, Pittsburgh is recognized for its livability, innovation, vibrancy, culture, and scientific contributions to the world. With 90 unique neighborhoods, a lively arts scene, world-class culinary adventures, professional sporting events and three rivers — Pittsburgh has something for everyone.