University at Albany School of Public Health

University at Albany School of Public Health Over 400 students from a wide variety of academic, racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds are enrolled in academic programs at the School of Public Health.

The University at Albany's School of Public Health opened in 1985 as a joint venture between the University, the New York State Department of Health, and later Albany Medical College. This arrangement enriches the academic life of the School and benefits our diverse student body. Most of the 200+ faculty members at the School have primary appointments at the Department of Health, working on a dail

y basis administering major health programs for the state of New York, or researching scientific or policy questions of national significance. Case studies discussed in the classroom frequently emerge from a faculty member's long experience in the field. Students have regular access to these health experts as teachers, mentors and internship advisors. What's more, students have immediate access through the School to a vast array of internship opportunities, both at the Health Department and at a wide variety of other public and private institutions throughout the world. We are always seeking to increase the diversity of our student body. Dozens of students, many of whom work full time in professional careers, take courses at the School on a part-time basis. The School offers MS, MPH, DrPH and PhD degrees, in the following departments: Biomedical Sciences; Environmental Health Sciences; Epidemiology & Biostatistics; and Health Policy, Management & Behavior. We offer three graduate certificate programs, two of which are available online. The Preventive Medicine Residency program and the Residency in Dental Public Health are available to physicians and dentists preparing for leadership roles in public health. In addition, we have recently added an undergraduate public health major, providing an interdisciplinary introduction to public health for interested undergraduate students. Our School offers opportunities for research and practical experience that are rich, varied and virtually unlimited in their scope and possibility. New York State and the counties in our region serve as a laboratory for the study of public health problems that affect our nation and our world. New York is a melting pot of ethnic and racial groups from all over the world, so the public health problems of New York reflect the world's health. Students of all ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply! Join our community of students, faculty, and staff, committed to addressing the health problems of a wide range of social groups!

Study nursing at UAlbany! Take a look at our available nursing programs: Study nursing at UAlbany! Learn more about our ...
05/27/2026

Study nursing at UAlbany! Take a look at our available nursing programs: Study nursing at UAlbany! Learn more about our nursing programs: https://buff.ly/UUYHPe2

“I went from struggling and utilizing campus mental health resources, to helping shape how they are distributed, and enc...
05/21/2026

“I went from struggling and utilizing campus mental health resources, to helping shape how they are distributed, and encouraging use of innovative new platforms, like TimelyCare, which gives students access to counseling and medical care around the clock."

UAlbany senior Pratiksha Malayil was drawn to UAlbany for its nationally-renowned public health program and longstanding partnership with the New York State Department of Health. Four years later, she's graduating as an accomplished campus leader, a global health advocate and a future medical studen...

Lieutenant Ryan Macherone from the Schenectady police department just graduated with his Master of Public Health degree ...
05/20/2026

Lieutenant Ryan Macherone from the Schenectady police department just graduated with his Master of Public Health degree from UAlbany. We are so proud of him!

During our information sessions about our graduate programs in public health and social welfare, you'll hear more about ...
05/20/2026

During our information sessions about our graduate programs in public health and social welfare, you'll hear more about degree options, the admissions process, scholarships, and more. Register today: https://buff.ly/9k0wenr

Congratulations to our graduates of the College of Integrated Health Sciences! 💜💛💜💛
05/19/2026

Congratulations to our graduates of the College of Integrated Health Sciences! 💜💛💜💛

Drawn to the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences’ interdisciplinary approach, Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her...
05/19/2026

Drawn to the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences’ interdisciplinary approach, Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her PhD with a focus on the connections between food, sustainability and public health:

Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her PhD at UAlbany's College of Integrated Health Sciences with a focus on the connections between food, sustainability and public health. Now, she is a post-doctoral researcher for American University.

Molly's working with people living with dementia to create art that helps show their experiences, feelings, and daily li...
05/18/2026

Molly's working with people living with dementia to create art that helps show their experiences, feelings, and daily lives in ways that words sometimes cannot.

Arts-based methods can help dismantle stigma and open new pathways for understanding, particularly for people in more advanced stages of dementia who may find it more challenging to communicate verbally.

Molly believes that arts-based research can reshape the future of dementia care and social work practice.

Associate Professor Eric Hardiman and Assembly Member Stern (chair of the Assembly Veterans Committee) at the annual Dwy...
05/18/2026

Associate Professor Eric Hardiman and Assembly Member Stern (chair of the Assembly Veterans Committee) at the annual Dwyer Veterans Peer to Peer Conference at UAlbany on May 7.

Last month, the College of Integrated Health Sciences was well represented at the 2026 Public Health Partnership confere...
05/15/2026

Last month, the College of Integrated Health Sciences was well represented at the 2026 Public Health Partnership conference in Lake Placid!

Busayo Akeju, DrPH student at UAlbany, leverages global public health experience to advance equitable, data-driven solut...
05/14/2026

Busayo Akeju, DrPH student at UAlbany, leverages global public health experience to advance equitable, data-driven solutions in maternal and child health and reduce malnutrition worldwide; https ://buff.ly/R06l6Ko

Oluwabusayomi (Busayo) Akeju is a fourth-year Doctor of Public Health student at the University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences, with over 10 years of experience in public health. Her interests center on global health and chronic diseases, with a focus on nutrition and maternal and c...

As he completes his MPH, Lieutenant Ryan Macherone is changing police work through harm reduction initiatives that conne...
05/14/2026

As he completes his MPH, Lieutenant Ryan Macherone is changing police work through harm reduction initiatives that connect people to care rather than arresting them or pursuing charges through the criminal justice system:

As he completes his Master of Public Health at the University at Albany, Lieutenant Ryan Macherone is changing police work through harm reduction initiatives that connect people to care rather than arresting them or pursuing charges through the criminal justice system.

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