UNc gillings School Global public

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health is dedicated to improving public health, promoting individual well-being and eliminating health disparities across North Carolina and around the world. Exceptional teaching, ground-breaking research and dedicated service have helped us to be ranked the #1 public school of public health in the nation, tied for number two among all schools, public or private. (U.S. News & World Report, 2008) We train a diverse group of dedicated students to become world-class leaders who will anticipate public health challenges and accelerate their solutions. Our faculty, staff and students value and participate in interdisciplinary research, education and service through the activities of the school’s many centers, institutes, programs and specialized facilities. We offer more than 40 residential and distance learning degrees and certificates through eight academic departments and programs. Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science in Public Health Master of Healthcare Administration Master of Public Health Master of Science in Public Health Master of Science Master of Science in Clinical Research Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Public Health Academic departments and programs: Biostatistics Environmental Science and Engineering Epidemiology Health Behavior and Health Education Health Policy and Management Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Public Health Leadership Program Certificates (for degree students): Global Health Health Disparities Health Communications Public Health Ethics Certificates (separate from degree programs): Community Preparedness and Disaster Management Core Public Health Concepts Field Epidemiology Occupational Health Nursing Public Health Leadership (some) Centers and institutes: North Carolina Institute for Public Health Nutrition Research Institute UNC-USA National Strategy for Environmental Health Carolina Breastfeeding Institute Clinical Nutrition Research Center Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center