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    Defining experiences in public health

    Improving public health through learning, discovery, and innovation.

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    Training public health leaders

    Providing meaningful hands-on experiences to prepare students to make an impact.

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School of Public Health

At the School of Public Health, you’ll be a part of our efforts to build healthier communities by engaging in hands-on courses, cutting-edge research, and practice-based experience enhanced by our unique 37-year partnership with the New York State Department of Health.

We provide defining experiences in public health – experiences that enable you to examine issues, explore possibilities, and create the change needed for a better tomorrow.

 

At the School of Public Health, we know we must stand strong and tall against racism, oppression, violence and hatred. Please view our School's anti-racism resources today.

Departments
 

Biomedical Sciences Health Policy, Management & Behavior Epidemiology & Biostatistics Environmental Health Sciences

Nursing Programs

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BS in Nursing

If you are a licensed or license-eligible registered nurse, you can begin your BS in Nursing degree at UAlbany. The program will provide you with critical knowledge in various areas of public health, such as epidemiology and health policy, as you enhance your nursing career.
 

MS in Population Health Nursing

If you have your BSN, you can delve further into addressing the social determinants of health with a MS in Population Health Nursing. The expertise you'll gain in biostatistics, systems thinking and planning, and social and behavioral aspects of health will help you to become a leader in community and public health nursing. You can submit your application to start online coursework.

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SPH international student Andrei Chell smiles at the camera.
Center for Global Health
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Internships
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Maternal & Child Health
Recent News
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Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
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UAlbany Researchers Receive Patent for Novel PFAS Removal System
UAlbany scientists have patented the design of a new system to treat water for PFAS—synthetic chemicals known to contaminate ground and surface waters which threaten environmental and human health.
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Erin Bell Named Dean of New College Joining the Schools of Public Health, Social Welfare
Bell will lead new college, while Vicky Rizzo will serve as senior vice dean and director of SSW.
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SPH Study: Health Workforce Shortages Persist in New York State
A new report by UAlbany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies sheds light on the state of the health care workforce in New York.
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School of Public Health Students Address Period Poverty in the Capital Region
University at Albany Master of Public Health students Brynn Watkins and Claire Jennings, together with UAlbany alum Annabelle Reiseler, are expanding access to menstrual products and education throughout the Capital Region.

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Continuing Education

The School of Public Health's Center for Public Health Continuing Education (CPHCE) provides exemplary education for the public health and health care workforce and is nationally recognized for distance learning training, including the award-winning Public Health Live! webcast series and numerous interactive, self-paced online courses.

Contact the School of Public Health
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Email
[email protected]
Phone
Dean's Office: 518-402-0283
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SPH Graduate Admissions: 518-402-0361
Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.