Our health behavior department has trained public health professionals in community-engaged scholarship for more than 80 years.
Career Opportunities
Our Graduates Work As...
Mental Health Research Scientist
Program Coordinator/Manager Education
Consultant Health Educator
Outreach Coordinator
Research Evaluator
Public Health Advisor
Our Graduates Work With...
Government agencies
Nonprofit organizations
Community mental health centers
Local health departments
Schools
Hospitals
Research and development firms
99% of Gillings graduates have a job or continue their education within one year of graduating.
Learn more about the opportunities that await you with an MPH from the Gillings School.
Awards and Funding
Students fund their education through a combination of sources, including loans, fellowships and awards, assistantships and grants. Several awards and scholarships are supported by generous contributions to the School and University who value the current and future contributions of our students.
Contact: Sarah Kitchens, Funding and Awards Coordinator, sarah_kitchens@unc.edu