The University of Maryland School of Public Health offers a variety of doctoral degree options. With diverse professional experiences and personal backgrounds, students in our doctoral programs share a commitment to public health and meaningful research.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health offers a variety of master's degree options. With diverse professional experiences and personal backgrounds, students in our graduate programs share a commitment to public health and meaningful research.

Whether you are a student who knows exactly what you want to do after college or you are still exploring many different career options, the University of Maryland School of Public Health University Career Center can help you think about what applications of your college learning will be most satisfying to you after college.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health is home to research centers and programs that support faculty research in critical areas of public health and engage students in public health practice.

Public health has the power to transform lives.

Now more than ever, we have all become aware of how much public health matters. Crises like the global coronavirus pandemic make public health visible, yet the work of public health matters everyday, not just in times of emergency.

The University of Maryland School of Public Health prepares students to recognize and understand the world’s most pressing health problems and to play a practical role in tackling these grand challenges. We offer four undergraduate Bachelor of Science programs which prepare students for diverse careers that make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of individuals, communities and the world.

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.