Welcome to the Division of Public Health
Our mission is to protect and promote the health of communities in Utah and globally through high-quality scholarship and research. We prepare students to respond to emergent public health challenges by providing critical skills through our accredited MPH, MSPH, and PhD degree programs. Our faculty members engage with communities and public health agencies to help develop capacity and gather and analyze data. They strive to advance the scholarship of public health through meaningful research covering a wide spectrum of public health issues from cancer prevention to program delivery in refugee communities to the health impacts of climate change. We integrate our research and practical expertise into the student experience to create a rich learning environment. We strive to create a community where everyone belongs and can succeed in pursuing their educational goals.
Jim VanDerslice, PhD
Public Health Division Chief
What We Do
We Research
- Causes and risk factors of disease
- Effective methods of prevention
- Health services
- Advances in public health and health service delivery
We Educate
- Dedicated individuals who serve the public's health in government, non-profit and private organizations, and academia
- Individuals who wish to launch a career in public health
- Community members to make informed health decisions
We Serve
- Community members striving to improve health
- Health professionals engaged in research and care
- Organizations dedicated to protecting the public’s health
