We prepare students to succeed in public health across the profession. Students choose from five concentrations: epidemiology and biostatistics; global health; health policy analysis; mental and behavioral health; and generalist. Each concentration provides a solid foundation in the principles and practice of public health, as well as advanced training in particular areas of interest.

The PhD program in Public Health Sciences prepares students to think critically as public health scientists, succeed as investigators, and understand and address public health challenges locally, nationally and globally. It provides research experiences and mentoring from day one in the program; a curriculum that builds methodological and analytical skills as well as a deep knowledge of the field’s underpinnings and history; and professional acculturation and network building. Graduates transition to leadership roles in academia, policy research, and public health settings.

Public Health & Society is an undergraduate program offered within WashU Arts & Sciences and co-directed by WashU Public Health and Arts & Sciences faculty. A degree in this program provides a robust foundation for aspiring professionals in diverse fields such as medicine, business, government, nonprofit advocacy and policy. The program is offered as a major and a minor.