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Keeping the 'Public' in Public Health

At the Rutgers School of Public Health, we’re educating leaders, putting research into practice, and developing public health solutions rooted in our deep commitment to health equity, social justice, and advocacy.

Become a Public Health Leader

Our innovative graduate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate programs address the evolving needs of public health. Our many Master of Public Health (MPH), STEM-designated Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), accelerated Bachelor's/MPH, dual-degree, and post-baccalaureate certificate, are designed to fit your interests and needs. 

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Our Departments

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    The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology focuses on biostatistics and epidemiology, as well as other areas like pharmacoepidemiology, through its research, educational programs, and community engagement activities.

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    The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice focuses on environmental and occupational health, occupational safety, and environmental sciences, as well as other areas like sustainability and occupational and environmental medicine, through its research, educational programs, and community engagement activities.

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    The Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy focuses on social and behavioral health, health systems and policy, population aging and mental health, as well as other areas like economics and ethics, through its research, educational programs, and community engagement activities.

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    The Department of Urban-Global Public Health focuses on urban and global public health, public health nutrition, LGBTQ health, and other areas like public administration and leadership, through its research, educational programs, and community engagement activities.

    Learn more About the Department of Urban-Global Public Health

    Leaders in the Field

    The Rutgers School of Public Health is New Jersey’s premier research, teaching, and service institution guided by the principles of health equity and social justice. 

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    Learn more about the school, our educational programs, and various opportunities to solidify your future in public health. 

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    News

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    Students

    Meet Our Wellness PHirst Ambassadors: Hannah Heideveld

    We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!

    Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Emily, sharing her research interests in addressing public health misinformation and its contributions to health outcomes in underserved communities.

    In our next spotlight, we sat down with Hannah Heideveld, a Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Epidemiology, to discuss her journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.

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    Students

    Meet Our Wellness PHirst Ambassadors: Emily Brown

    We're excited to continue our series highlighting the 2024–2025 Wellness PHirst Ambassadors!

    Each ambassador is making a meaningful impact by promoting wellness and supporting their peers. In our last feature, we introduced Julianna, sharing her research interests in substance use, mental health, and the social determinants of health.

    In our next spotlight, we sat down with Emily Brown a Master of Public Health (MPH) student with a concentration in Urban Public Health, to discuss her journey and the significance of promoting and leading with wellness PHirst.

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