The University of Tennessee (UT) is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1794, it is the flagship campus of the University of Tennessee system. UT Knoxville has ten undergraduate colleges and eleven graduate colleges, and it hosts more than 30,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity".
The University of Tennessee Knoxville offers comprehensive public health programs housed within the College of Education Health and Human Sciences. Students can pursue undergraduate degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Public Health a minor or an accelerated five year BS MPH program. Graduate options feature a Master of Public Health accredited since 1969 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences. The curriculum explores vital areas such as health promotion epidemiology environmental health and health policy equipping students with skills to address complex health challenges. Programs emphasize practical experience community engagement and research focusing on issues like rural health disparities and chronic disease prevention preparing graduates for impactful careers.
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