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  • 135 Dauer Drive
  • 1101 McGavran-Greenberg Hall, CB #7411
  • Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7411
  • (919) 966-7392
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health

The mission of the BSPH program in Health Policy and Management is to improve the health of individuals and populations and advance health equity in the U.S. and around the world by educating future health leaders, managers, policymakers, clinicians, practitioners and researchers.

Curriculum and Degree Requirements
The curriculum emphasizes collaboration and application, with students working on multiple semester and year-long team projects, some with community partners. Explore our BSPH degree requirements for the major in Health Policy and Management.
Admission Requirements
Learn more about the BSPH admission criteria. The HPM major is a cohort-based program with a structured curriculum that is designed to be completed in two years. First year students who are planning to graduate from UNC in three years are encouraged to apply.
Program Ambassadors
Connect with our HPM BSPH Program Ambassadors. The BSPH Program Ambassadors are seniors majoring in Health Policy and Management. These students are happy to answer any questions you may have about the program.

Stay Up to Date on Public Health

Want to stay in the know? There are several great resources to help keep you informed. Click here to find out more about Public Health Today.
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What Brings Us Together is Key

Kartik Tyagi, a senior in Health Policy and Management, is passionate about health care reform, policy and public service in the federal sector. Read his interview with The Pivot here.

Public Health Related Courses

Browse our list of public health-related courses at UNC that may be open and of interest to undergraduate students who are not completing a BSPH degree in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health.
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A Career in Public Health?

If you are interested in Health Policy and Management, click here to learn about service, research, and internship opportunities and clinical experiences in Public Health.
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Have a question about applying to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health?
Contact our Academic Coordinator about the application process.

Specific questions regarding the program?
We also encourage you to contact the Program Director

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BSPH News

  • BSPH senior Ethan Phillips works with peers in student government to limit suicide contagion:
    See the NPR story
  • BSPH alum Ana Dodson is giving back through medicine: Discover Her Story
  • BSPH senior Kartik Tyagi believes focusing on what brings us together is key: Read The Pivot
  • HPM BSPH alum Ada Nwosu creates international development strategies that promote global health: Read More Here
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Alumni Profiles

 

 

HPM BSPH Program Post-Graduate Placements 2022

Graduates of the UNC BSPH program in Health Policy and Management (HPM) are very successful. Most graduates enter the workforce immediately after graduation, with top employers including consulting firms, hospitals and health systems, private research organizations, health insurance companies, health information technology companies, government agencies, non- profit organizations and more. Within 2–5 years, most graduates go on to pursue a graduate or professional degree, with the most common being a graduate degree in public health or medical degree.

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Hear from some of our class of 2021 alumni

Learn about the post-grad placement of Health Policy and Management graduates. We spoke with graduates Neha Aggarwal, Jada Raphael, Neil Rowen, and Victoria Monge, all alumni of the BSPH class of 2021.

HPM taught me how to adapt to virtually any work environment and enhance the relationships I had with my teammates. This helped me produce better quality work in a more enjoyable manner.

Samuel Ndukwe
HPM Class of 2021
I entered the BSPH program with a growing interest in public health. When I graduated, I left thoroughly equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experiences I needed to advance. With the faculty's support, I pursued my interests in global health, long-term care, and emergency care.

Neha Aggarwal
HPM Class of 2021
In a political landscape where health policy is more visible than ever, the HPM curriculum equipped me with the knowledge to understand the conversation surrounding health care. The multi-faceted nature of the program benefited my professional aspirations.

Kelsie King
HPM Class of 2021
Whether it’s from the faculty, staff, or peers you can always count on thoughtful, genuine support. This nurturing culture, along with the applied nature of the curriculum, ensures that everyone can develop their unique interests and leave the program with real-world experience.

Neil Rowen
HPM Class of 2021