

With over 30 degree options, our programs engage your interests and prepare you for a successful career in public health.
The variety of program offerings allow you to uniquely position yourself for a career that requires both breadth and depth of public health knowledge.
AcademicsThe only school of public health in Washington, DC.
Our location in the nation's capital gives our students unparalleled access to key public health players in the classroom and in the field. They have the opportunity to work or volunteer in the local or national agencies and organizations shaping public health policy and practice.
AdmissionsShaping public health policy and practice.
Our commitment to and passion for research that translates into real-world policy and practice is second to none. That drive for research excellence creates a vibrant culture of learning and academic integrity among students, and is the drive that will save lives and change the world.
ResearchOnce you're a part of the GW family, you're always a part of the GW family.
Students have the opportunity to connect with Milken Institute SPH alumni through our strong global alumni community. Many students tap into this network to find practicum, research, career and internship opportunities.
AlumniLearn from public health practitioners who are experts in their fields.
Our faculty bring a broad range of skills, knowledge, real-world experience and professional contacts to the educational experience. As a student, you can tap into this expertise through one-on-one mentorship opportunities, research and to develop a customized field experience that matches your interests and professional development needs.
Faculty DirectoryBiostatistics and Bioinformatics
Fast Fact: Dr. Evans also serves as the Director of the George Washington Biostatistics Center and is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and three books on clinical trials.
Environmental and Occupational Health
“As the only school of public health in the nation’s capital, our department attracts students who are interested in the intersection of public health and policy,” Gray said.” Our top-notch faculty with deep expertise in research policy and public health ensures that students get the highest quality education.”
Epidemiology
Fast Fact: Dr. Greenberg has been chair for over 10 years and is the Founding Director of the GW Center for HIV/AIDS Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Public Health Laboratory Research.
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Fast Fact: Dr. Sacheck actively participates on advisory committees on national health policy and youth sports and health initiatives.
Global Health
Fast Fact: Dr. Tielsch has spent over 20 years working through research on the expansion of vitamin A deficiency, has been the recipient of numerous national awards and has served on advisory committees for the US government.
Health Policy and Management
Fast Fact: Professor Markus joined the Department in 1996 and is an expert on the financing and organization of health care and on access to care, she is particularly focused on how the health system addresses the needs of women, minorities and children, including those of low-income and with special needs.
Prevention and Community Health
Fast Fact: Dr. Rimal has over 20 years of experience in health communication research that has most recently worked on developing, implementing and evaluating HIV prevention interventions through mass media.
Undergraduate
In addition to our Bachelor degree offerings, we offer minors in four different areas of study: Bioinformatics, Exercise Science, Nutrition Science and Public Health.