Why Study at UGA CPH?
We are preparing the next generation of changemakers.
The College of Public Health at the University of Georgia is committed to advancing the health of all through collaboration and innovation. With an emphasis on hands-on learning and skills-based training, CPH’s degree programs prepare students to step into careers as public health researchers, educators, and working professionals ready to make an immediate impact.
Tailor a program that fits your career goals.
Students can choose from a variety of educational pathways in public health – undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, dual degree opportunities, and stackable certificates – in an academic environment that strongly emphasizes mentorship.
Explore our Degrees & Programs.
Experiential Learning
When you learn by doing, you learn more. Hands-on experiences inform, transform, and unlock the true potential of higher education and prepare students to succeed in a field that requires flexibility and resilience.
At UGA CPH, our programs provide a variety of hands-on learning including community collaborations, project-based training, internships, service learning, and research. Our students not only deepen their understanding of core public health competencies through real-world applications, but they also make meaningful impacts on the lives and health of the populations we serve.
Explore our Experiential Learning opportunities.
Research & Mentorship
Mentorship matters.
The UGA College of Public Health is home to a committed and collaborative research culture that understands the crucial role that faculty play in the success of students.
The diversity in research undertaken at CPH, as well as the wide-breadth of expertise among our faculty, offers opportunities for students to pursue research in areas of public health that interest them at home and abroad.
Your work matters.
UGA CPH has 12 interdisciplinary Research Working Groups and over two dozen faculty research labs where students can learn, contribute, and eventually lead efforts to investigate public health’s big questions.
We also know that mentors aren’t limited to faculty. CPH has student groups dedicated to mentoring peers, and the College has a formal mentor matching program.
Find your next mentor –
Outreach & Service
The concepts of outreach, service, practice, and education are at the core of the UGA College of Public Health’s mission.
The College places an emphasis on community-oriented problem solving, putting the theories and concepts explored in the classroom into practice in real-world settings. Faculty, staff, and students at the College tackle the big public health challenges head on through engaged research and outreach.
UGA CPH was there when COVID-19 cases arrived in Georgia. Learn how our faculty and students stepped up to support community response and advance our knowledge of the virus.
Opportunities to engage –
Why Study in Athens, Georgia?
When it comes to college town vibes, things don’t get more authentic than Athens. Quality of life in the Classic City is one of the best in the nation, offering a low cost-of-living, a celebrated music and arts scene, great food, and much more.
In addition, Athens is home to two hospital systems, numerous community-serving non-profit organizations, and highly engaged community members ready to engage our public health students.
Why Study at the University of Georgia?
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America — launching our nation’s great tradition of world-class public education.
The University of Georgia’s teaching, research, and service initiatives extend globally while touching every corner of the state, realizing the university’s land- and sea-grant missions. The university’s eight Public Service and Outreach units, which are among the strongest in the nation, help create jobs, develop leaders and address critical challenges. Research, outreach and extension serve as major drivers of economic and workforce development and spark successful partnerships that create new businesses and train the workforce of tomorrow.
Applying to UGA CPH – https://publichealth.uga.edu/apply-now/:
- Choose the degree program you are interested in below. Each degree program has its own admissions process and contact.
- Have questions about degree requirements? Review our program pages through our Degrees portal.
- Have questions about financial aid and scholarships? Visit our Financial Aid page.
- Do you want to talk with a specific program coordinator? Visit our Admissions Support page.
