Why the U of M?

Welcome to the University of Minnesota!

Make the most of your public health education at a top-ranked university engaged in local and international issues, where diverse populations stimulate knowledge and public health professionals make a difference.

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One of the Best

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health is among the top 10 schools of public health in the nation. Our wide-array of academic programs, rich research portfolio, and connections to the community, make us an attractive choice for students seeking an advanced degree in public health.

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Research

For four of the last five years, the School of Public Health has attracted more National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding than any other school of public health housed at a public university. Our faculty members take their research mission seriously. As a result, our students gain an invaluable opportunity to work next to the leaders in the field on some of the most interesting and important local and international public health issues of our time.

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Education

Educating the next generation of public health leaders is a priority here. The student-centered philosophy means that our students’ academic needs are listened to and acted upon. Our M.P.H. students put their classroom skills into action by completing field experiences - either locally or abroad. Read about our academic programs to learn more. Wondering which public health major will be the best fit for you? Click here to choose an area of study.

Interested in just taking a course? Click here to learn more about taking a course for credit as a non-degree seeking student.

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Students

We are very proud of our students here at the School of Public Health. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, adding to the richness of our academic programs. Get to know some of our graduates by reading these alumni profiles. The graduate survey results include statistics on what our students are doing after they graduate, where they are working, and how much they are making.

Looking for advice? Read these personal and professional anecdotes from some recent graduates.

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Careers

Seeking additional information about careers in public health? Explore these online resources.

• Use the Pathways to a Public Health Career site to discover different areas of public health.

• Review the Public Health Career Forecast to see what the outlook is for the public health field.

• Visit our job search page to view a compilation of websites and posted opportunities in public health.