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We Create Healthier Communities
We prepare students to apply theories, concepts, and methods of the various social and behavioral science disciplines to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs that prevent illness and promote health.
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Academics
BCHS offers a master’s degree program which prepares students for careers in public, voluntary, and private organizations and two doctoral degree programs.
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Admissions
Applications for admission to the BCHS department are processed through the Office of Student Affairs at Pitt Public Health. Learn how to apply.
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Research & Practice
BCHS has an extensive array of funded research and training projects and is well known for its community-based participatory research strategies.
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Our Mission

We seek to improve and promote health and equity by engaging individuals, communities, and systems through our research, teaching, and practice.

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News

Alumni award winners

Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health recognized nine alumni for their outstanding service to the field of public health at an awards ceremony.

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Paying it Forward

Patricia Documét celebrates Pitt Public Health

 Theresa Kaijage  (SOC WK ’04G, SPH ’04G) used her social work skills and empathy to trailblaze support systems for people with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

Compassion in Action

Theresa Kaijage  (BCHS ’04) used her social work skills and empathy to trailblaze support systems for people with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

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