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Through experiential learning, cross-disciplinary exposure, and research opportunities – the undergraduate program at WVU School of Public Health offers a unique opportunity for you to make a difference by improving and protecting the health and well-being of those around you.
Take The Next Step
If you have not done so already, the first step to joining the School of Public Health is paying your academic deposit.
Welcome to Your New Neighborhood
Whether you’re interested in the arts, culture, food, music, nightlife or sports, Morgantown has something for everyone—plus, we’re only 90 minutes from Pittsburgh and four hours from Washington, DC.
Explore MorgantownFind Your Path
Whether you’re driven to care for others, investigate the causes of diseases, dive into data that helps prevent and monitor the spread of epidemics, or create public health policies, your path begins here. From the classroom to the clinic and the lab to the hospital, the WVU School of Public Health offers programs and resources to support every goal and interest. Explore your paths at the School of Public Health.
Strong Partnerships at every level
Work alongside local, state and national experts in the field gaining hands-on experience during experiential learning opportunities and field placement projects.
5 schools on 1 academic health sciences campus
Learn alongside your peers in medicine, dental, nursing and pharmacy programs.
1 of 115 top-tier research institutions
WVU is one of only 115 higher education institutions in the U.S. to receive the Carnegie R1 designation for the level of scientific activity and graduate education on campus.
In the center of Appalachia
Study public health issues firsthand and gain cross-disciplinary exposure while earning a degree.
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Accelerated 4+1 programs
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health plus either a Master of Health Administration or a Master of Public Health in five years or less.
Hannah Warden
Master of Health Administration, '26
I chose to study public health at WVU, because I knew that I wanted to work in healthcare but not practice medicine. Public health has given me the opportunity to explore many different career paths.
Connor Stricklen
Public Health Sciences, '25; Master of Public Health, '26
Public health plays a big part in improving the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the communities around us.
Sabrina Thorn
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master of Public Health, '26
I chose public health at WVU, because I was very interested in the wide range of courses they offered relating to research, business and health policy.