Gillings MPH Practicum

About the Practicum

This 200 (minimum) hour planned, mentored and evaluated applied practice experience (paid or unpaid) gives students an opportunity to use their Gillings MPH training in a professional public health setting. Annually, over 200 organizations benefit from the time, talent and work produced by practicum students.

Practicum Requirements

Learn more about what a practicum is, what type of practicum experience meets the MPH degree requirements, and what criteria organizations and preceptors need to meet to host a practicum student.

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Student Information

Learn more about the practicum process and find resources to help you in your search for a practicum opportunity.

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Preceptor Information

Currently hosting an MPH practicum student or interested in learning more about how your organization can benefit from offering a practicum opportunity? Find more information and resources to help.

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Making a World of Difference

The Practicum Experience

Partnering with communities from Lenoir County, NC to Lilongwe, Malawi, UNC Gillings students are making a world of difference. Learn more about student experiences and the impact of student projects.

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Host an MPH Student

Is your organization interested in partnering with UNC Gillings to offer a practicum opportunity to Master of Public Health (MPH) students? Share an opportunity for students to work with your agency.

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Contact the Practicum Team

Questions? The MPH Practicum Team oversees the applied practicum experience for UNC Gillings MPH students.

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The MPH Practicum: 2021-2022 Impact

North Carolina Counties

Countries Around the World

340

Partner Organizations

CONTACT INFORMATION

mphpracticum@unc.edu

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Gillings MPH Practicum

Practicum Requirements

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The Practicum Experience

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