Department of Public Health

At UT, the graduate public health programs prepare students to be competent, future public health leaders. Our MPH program has been accredited since 1969, making it the first nationally accredited program outside a School of Public Health. We also formed Tennessee's first Academic Health Department, with the purpose of bridging knowledge, improving health. The UT graduate programs are distinguished by the practical experience students gain through community-based class projects, volunteering opportunities, and well-matched field placements.

• Master of Public Health Program
  We offer three MPH concentrations, plus dual degree programs.
  

  
  

• PhD Program
  We have a competitive PhD program in Health Behavior/Health Education with funded assistantships available.
  

• Prospective students
  Learn more about our programs

• Department of Public Health Strategic Plan (.pdf)

• Upcomming Course Schedules

  • Fall 2013 Public Health Course Schedule (.pdf)
  • Summer 2013 Public Health Course Schedule (.pdf)

In The News

• New Course for Fall 2013 - "UT-Student Outbreak Rapid Responce Team (UT-SORRT)"
  What is UT-SORRT? (.pdf)
  Course Information Flyer (.pdf)

• UT Public Health Alumna Recognized for Leading Epi Response Team During Fungal Meningitis Outbreaks
  UT public health adjunct professor and PhD alum (06), Dr. Kathleen Brown, was recognized by the Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner, John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH, for the support provided by the Knox County Emergency Preparedness and Epidemiology Programs during the fungal meningitis outbreak investigation. (continued on our Academic Health Department page)