Gillings School Workforce Development
The Gillings School Workforce Development page provides information on training, continuing education and technical support to sustain the public health workforce at many levels.
Gillings School Workforce Development
Other Master's Programs
In addition to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health offers several other master’s degrees, including Master of Science (MS), Master of... Read more »
Public Health Undergraduate Majors
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree includes majors in the following areas: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, health policy and management and nutrition.
Gillings MPH Practicum
The Gillings MPH Practicum is a 200 (minimum) hour planned, mentored and evaluated work experience (paid or unpaid) that gives you the real-world opportunity to integrate and apply training in a professional public health setting.
Residential MPH Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions Can students transfer courses into the program, and if so, how many? In general, upon recommendation of the academic program (and approval by The Graduate School), up to 20... Read more »
Degrees
The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health offers degree and non-degree options, from bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, to certificates and continuing education.
MPH/RD Program
What You’ll Learn With the MPH/RD program from the Gillings School, aspiring clinical dietitians who are motivated to help people live healthier lives through better nutrition can earn a master’s... Read more »
Public Health Data Science Concentration
Hosted by the Gillings School’s internationally renowned Department of Biostatistics, the Master of Public Health (MPH) concentration in Public Health Data Science is designed for students with a strong mathematical background who wish to develop advanced data science skills — including machine learning, data visualization and statistical inference — and apply them in a public health context.
Population Health for Clinicians Concentration
After graduation, you will be prepared to approach health both through individual patient interactions and through the lens of population health. You will have the skill set to: Accelerate the... Read more »
Maternal, Child and Family Health Concentration
In this concentration, which is hosted by the Gillings School’s Department of Maternal and Child Health, you will gain the skills to develop and evaluate population-based solutions to complex, multi-factorial... Read more »