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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, Units & Programs

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
HEALTH POLICY, MANAGEMENT & BEHAVIOR
EPIDEMIOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
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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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SPH Student Explores Amish and Plain Anabaptist Culture to Facilitate Partnerships with Local Health Departments
UAlbany MPH student Tristan Sharratt, a Fellow in the NYS Fellowship in Applied Public Health program, has a keen interest in rural health, with ongoing research focused on Amish and Plain Anabaptist communities
Sophie Whiteman, MPH graduate student, interned this summer at Engeye Health Clinic in Ddegeya Village, Uganda.
How Students Spent Their UAlbany Summer 2024
Even when classes are not in session, UAlbany students find ways to gain valuable experience through a variety of summer internships, research, volunteer, and other applied learning opportunities.
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UAlbany Study Pinpoints High-Need Areas for Oral Health Services in New York
New York’s Mohawk Valley, North Country and Southern Tier found to have highest unmet need for oral health services
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UAlbany Study Examines Impact of Exposure to Ultrafine Particles on Mortality in New York
A new study, led by a team of interdisciplinary researchers at UAlbany, has found a link between long-term UFP exposure and increases in mortality in New York, especially among underserved populations.

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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
Phone 2
SPH Graduate Admissions: 518-402-0361
Office Hours

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