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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 More Than 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. More than 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
Congratulations, Class of 2020

Congratulations, Class of 2020

A message to our graduates from School of Public Health faculty and staff!

COVID-19 Information

UNLV is committed to safely providing education and promoting a healthy environment that supports the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. Take a look at the latest updates and resources available that may be useful during this important time. Also take a look at the School of Public Health's recent seminar focused on the topic, led by our expert epidemiologists.

Faculty Experts on COVID-19

The (Remote) Interview: Daniel Diaz
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Jun. 1, 2020
A spate of childhood sports injuries first led Diaz to medical school and now to a sports medicine fellowship at UNLV.
School of Medicine Partners with State to Assist Health Care Workers
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May. 29, 2020
The partnership is designed to help health care workers deal with stress resulting from the pandemic.

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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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Centers, Laboratories, and Initiatives

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What's Happening

Dedicated to Improving Quality of Life for Individuals with Limb Loss
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May. 28, 2020

Physical therapy professor Szu-Ping Lee relies on patients – particularly veterans and seniors – as well as clinicians to help guide his research on ways to improve mobility after limb loss.
2020 Newsmakers: April
May. 20, 2020

A collection of news stories highlighting the staff and students of UNLV who exemplify what it means to be a Rebel, even from home.
Disrupted, but Never Diverted
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May. 19, 2020

As daily life around the country came to a sudden halt in March, UNLV rapidly reconfigured the rhythms of its day-to-day operations and lent its considerable expertise to fighting the virus in Nevada.
Opioids, Art, and Ancient Formations
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May. 15, 2020

Eight UNLV Students Honored With 2020 Lance and Elena Calvert Awards For Undergraduate Research across a wide spectrum of research topics.
Celebrating Outstanding 2020 UNLV Graduates
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May. 14, 2020

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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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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UNLV School of Public Health
University Gateway Building
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 335
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mail Stop: 3063