An academic concentration at Brown is an in-depth study centering on one or more disciplines, a problem or theme, or a broad question. The School of Public Health offers two undergraduate concentrations:
Academics
The Brown MPH has a singular purpose: to train leaders in public health who are armed with the skills to conduct research, bring about policy change, and positively affect the health of populations. The program includes an internship, a thesis, and the option of customizing your MPH with one of several concentrations:
| Applied Epidemiology & Biostatistics | Epidemiology | Health Behavior |
| Biostatistics | Generalist | Health Services |
| Environmental Health | Global Health | Maternal & Child Health |
The School of Public Health offers specialized master’s degrees in:
Behavioral & Social Health Sciences
Biostatistics
Clinical & Translational Research
Epidemiology
Global Public Health
Brown University undergraduates may pursue a 5th-year master's in:
Behavioral & Social Health Sciences
Biostatistics
Global Public Health
Student-centered doctoral training is offered in:
Behavioral & Social Health Sciences
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Health Services Research
Based in four research centers, postdoctoral fellows engage in high-quality, collaborative research:
Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
Center for Environmental Health & Technology
Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health
Center for Gerontology & Healthcare Research
The Certificate Program in Clinical & Translational Research is designed for physicians, doctorally-trained basic scientists, and students in doctoral programs or medical school.
Academic Departments
Our four departments are the academic homes of our graduate degree programs. Learn more about the degrees they offer, their faculty, and their areas of research.
Public Health Course Offerings
In keeping with Brown University’s commitment to advancing academic excellence through innovative, student-centered learning, and our belief in the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, students in all degree programs may take courses outside of their academic department, and even outside the School of Public Health.