UNMC College of Public Health

Education Highlight – When was the last time you reviewed all of our educational program offerings?  Faculty and staff have developed more than 20 programs since 2010. The UNMC College of Public Health offers a wide range of programs and degrees to provide students with a comprehensive, well-rounded education in public health.  And not only do our programs have a strong reputation, but our tuition rates are affordable.

Program options include ten Master of Public Health concentrations; six Professional Certificates; a Master of Science in Emergency Preparedness; and five Doctor of Philosophy programs.  Additionally, we offer eight dual-degree programs in collaboration with other University of Nebraska colleges, including two bachelor/master degrees. Six of our programs are available online, tailored to fit the needs of public health professionals regardless of where they reside.

The College’s professional degree and certificate and programs emphasize solving public health problems by applying multidisciplinary approaches and methods in a professional environment such as local, state or national public health agencies and health care organizations.

The academic degrees are designed to prepare students for research roles and settings, with programs that emphasize understanding of theoretical issues and the application of disciplinary methods to the study of public health problems in settings such as academic institutions and research institutes.

Our program curricula balance the key areas of education, research, and practice and are tailored to meet the professional development needs of our students.  Graduates from our programs go on to become leaders in their chosen field, whether in research, academia, or as public health practitioners across the public and private sectors.  Contact us today to learn more about which of our programs is the best fit for you, and begin your journey to promoting public health locally, nationally, and internationally.