Welcome to the Hunter College Public Health Program

The Public Health major application for Fall 2023 opens Jan 15th.

For major/minor and admissions information and to apply, click HERE

What is Public Health?

Public health professionals work to improve the health and well-being of entire communities. Whereas a clinical health professional might treat an elderly diabetic patient, a public health professional works to understand and reduce a particular community's elevated risk for diabetes.

Part of Hunter's School of Urban Public Health (UPH), students in the Public Health (PH) program develop the skills needed to effectively answer a vast array of public health questions regarding disease, violence, and healthcare through a social justice lens. Fall 2020, the major name was changed from Community Health (COMHE) to Public Health (PH.)

The Public Health program offers a BS in Public Health and a Minor in Public Health.

In Cunyfirst, find courses under 'Public Health-PH'

Our department and classes are located at Hunter's Silberman Campus (SB), 2180 Third Avenue (119th Street), NY, NY. 10035  If you require further information, please contact Nzinga Ajani at najani@hunter.cuny.edu or call 212-396-7729.