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Leading the way for public health education, research, and service

At the School of Public Health, we aim to advance the science of public health, improve quality of life, and eliminate health disparities for our communities, the nation, and the world.

Celebrating 15 Years

The UNLV School of Public Health was established in 2004 with the goal of improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Fifteen years later, its departments, programs, and research units are growing and still working to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of Public Health.
1st & Only
Accredited School of Public Health in Nevada
1 of 66
Accredited Schools of Public Health in the world – CEPH
Top 100
Ranked Master of Health Care Administration and Policy Program - U.S. News & World Report
1st
Most diverse campus in the nation - U.S. News & World Report

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Departments

Environmental and Occupational Health
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The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health offers degree and certificate programs that aim to advance the health of all people in the nation and the world through research and training in environmental health. The department emphasizes the role of air, water, the home environment and the workplace as critical determinants of health.
Health Care Administration and Policy
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The Department of Health Care Administration and Policy offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs aimed to advance the quality of healthcare education by providing students with critical skills and knowledge that help prepare them for leadership roles in health care organizations.

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UNLV Newsmakers 2019: Spring
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Apr. 15, 2019

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who've made news thus far in 2019.
U.S. News: Boyd Law Earns Highest-Ever Overall Ranking, Repeats as Nation’s Best for Legal Writing
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Mar. 11, 2019

Thirteen UNLV programs ranked within nation’s top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools.
The Dollar Store Diet: Produce Quality Matches Traditional Chains
Feb. 20, 2019

Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, UNLV research finds.
The Air You Breathe
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Feb. 12, 2019

What do Nigeria, England, and the United States have in common? They were key marks in Ph.D. student John Olawepo’s journey to improving public health.
Newsmakers 2018: Research
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Dec. 26, 2018

In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.

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Accreditation

The School of Public Health at UNLV is the first and only accredited School of Public Health in Nevada, and it is one of only 66 in the world with this distinction by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

For more information and to view a copy of the CEPH report, please contact Vivian Surwill: vivian.surwill@unlv.edu

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