Getting involved and building relationships at the University of Maryland School of Public Health is the best ways to make the most of your college experience!

The University of Maryland School of Public Health is a dynamic and growing school located at one of the nation’s top-ranked public research universities. While many schools of public health in the country are limited to graduate education, our welcoming undergraduate community brings energy and unique perspectives to our school, and contributes to our initiatives and commitment to advance a better state of health in Maryland and beyond. 

At the University of Maryland School of Public Health, you can learn from renowned experts in public health research and practice, have access to exciting research and internship opportunities unique to the national capital region and thrive in a diverse and supportive academic community.

The world faces unprecedented health challenges, from disease outbreaks to climate change, inequities in care, and rapidly evolving technology. Public health is essential to meeting these challenges, and at the University of Maryland, our students and faculty are ready to lead the way. Health is not just what happens in a doctor’s office; it is shaped by education, community, environment, and access to care.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health was established in 2007 to advance a better state of health for the diverse populations of Maryland and beyond. Our school builds upon a foundation of disciplines that originated over 150 years ago when our land grant university was established. We are proud to offer more than 25 academic programs and to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health Alumni community is comprised of thousands of Terps who have graduated from our legacy departments as well as our recent SPH alumni.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health's faculty and students are involved in a broad range of scientific endeavors and research centers whose focus spans from the cellular to the societal level.