Gillings School of Global Public Health | UNC-Chapel Hill
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Every day, Carolina's
Gillings School of Global Public Health
improves public health, promotes individual well-being and eliminates health inequities across North Carolina and around the world.
Tackling the toughest public health challenges
Our school is home to dedicated, innovative students who are passionate about improving public health. They work closely with faculty, peers and practitioners, forming bonds that help them grow as students and future public health professionals. The Gillings School’s curriculum balances classroom education with real-world experience, preparing our students to tackle the toughest public health challenges across North Carolina and around the world.
Nancy Messonnier
Dean
Bryson Distinguished Professor
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Certificate Programs
No. 1
public school of public health for NIH funding
100
NC counties reached by Gillings students and faculty
No. 1
public school of public health in the United States (No. 2 overall)
98
of graduates secure jobs or continue their education after earning their degrees
57
countries where Gillings staff, faculty and students are making an impact
U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Graduate Schools” list names multiple Carolina programs in national top 10.
The winning instructors exhibit excellence in undergraduate teaching through their creativity.
The recent Serving NC Through Rural Partnerships conference highlighted how working together creates lasting impact.
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