The field of public health provides unique insights into the complex interrelationships between health, politics, and human development. It enables professionals to address public health issues by marshalling research and analytic skills to develop innovative approaches to understand health and to promote and advocate for improved health outcomes.
Seven Departments: One Public Health
Our seven departments work together to build programs that foster interdisciplinary cooperation to advance public health, and we take full advantage of our location in the heart of the action, offering outstanding internships, guest speakers, residencies, practicum training, and job and research opportunities. We have designed our educational programs to provide a broad and interdisciplinary perspective, as well as in-depth specialty expertise.
Degrees Offered
We offer Master of Public Health, Master of Health Services Administration, Master of Science, Doctor of Public Health and Graduate Certificate programs. We also offer joint degrees and graduate certificates with GW's other schools.
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Graduate Programs
| October 1 | Spring Applicants |
| February 15 | Summer Applicants |
| Priority Scholarship | |
| International Applicants | |
| April 15 | Fall Applicants |
Doctoral Programs
| January 15 | DrPH Applicants |