Rankings
The School of Public Health ranked sixth in the nation in the most recent US News & World Report survey of graduate schools of public health, and third among publicly funded schools of public health.
Faculty
There are approximately 70 faculty in the department. Additionally, more than one hundred health professionals and scientists hold adjunct and affiliate appointments.
Research
Faculty research is highly interdisciplinary and encompasses a broad range of topics, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, cardiovascular disease, maternal and child health, injury, trauma and violence, women’s health, diseases of aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to infectious agents, faculty research focuses on behavioral, nutritional, genetic, metabolic, environmental and medical factors associated with disease risk and disease outcome.
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
See Graduate Certificate Programs
Partner Centers & Institutions
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Group Health Research Institute, Center for AIDS and STD Research, Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, and more.