Change the World

At the School of Public Health, we engage in impactful and innovative work that aims to improve quality of life and eliminate health disparities in our communities.

Celebrating 20 Years of Public Health Impact

The UNLV School of Public Health was established in 2004 with the goal of improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. Twenty years later, its departments, programs, and research units are growing and still working to provide a diverse education, practical training experience, and numerous community involvement opportunities to prepare students to become leaders and professionals in the field of Public Health. The School will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024.

1st
Accredited School of Public Health in Nevada
1 of 68
Accredited Schools of Public Health in the world – Council on Education for Public Health
Top 100
Ranked Master of Healthcare Administration and Policy Program - US News & World Report
Top 5
Most diverse campus in the nation - US News & World Report

Departments

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Centers, Laboratories, and Initiatives

Key Resources

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Your Journey to Success

Climate change, mental health, chronic conditions, healthcare policy, and substance abuse are just a few of the many areas students at the UNLV School of Public Health are working to address. We are preparing the next generation of leaders who are at the forefront of promoting health, preventing diseases and injuries, and protecting entire populations.

What's Happening

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Estefania Sandoval has her eyes on a career in health law to advocate for patients in minority and immigrant communities.

Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu (left), associate professor and chief of colorectal surgery, and class of 2025 medical student Jessica Fields during a robotic surgery simulation training.

The development of a UNLV Academic Health Center will provide high-value quality care for the community, a source of economic diversity for our economy, and cutting-edge research.

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With a growing network of participants, UNLV organization is a model for student-led mental health programming.

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As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.

Rebecca Scherr, MD

Dr. Rebecca Scherr creates better environments through healthier school lunches, smoke- and vape-free parks, and areas around the city that offer physical activities.

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Accreditation

The School of Public Health at UNLV is the first accredited School of Public Health in Nevada, and it is one of less than 80 in the world with this distinction by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

For more information and to view a copy of the CEPH report, please contact Vivian Surwill: vivian.surwill@unlv.edu

Bachelor's Master's Doctoral CEPH Accredited

Location

UNLV School of Public Health
University Gateway Building
4700 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 335
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mail Stop: 3063