Recognized as one of the top 20 biostatistics programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, our department is dedicated to providing outstanding academic and practical training opportunities in the context of cutting-edge biological and health science research.
Our academic offerings and research efforts center on understanding individual- and community-level factors that influence health behavior choices and developing ways to encourage positive change. With the goal of making the healthiest choice an easy choice, our department will prepare you to be an agent of change and service in the public health arena.
Offering programs in epidemiology, environmental health and health services administration, our interdisciplinary curriculum draws from medicine, oncology, toxicology, geography, biostatistics, nutrition, computer science, management and law. Our faculty will work closely with you to help create meaningful and personalized academic, research and/or field experiences.
Our department is one of only a few in the country that combines exercise and nutrition sciences in a school of public health. This offers a broad understanding of the human body, including physiological, biomechanical and nutritional factors, and provides unique academic and research opportunities.
Our accredited professional programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy have been recognized as among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, while our PhD in rehabilitation science and certificate program in assistive technology offer further opportunities to help people live healthier, more active and independent lives.
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UB has been changing the world through research for decades and continues to innovate every day for a safer, healthier and brighter future.
Points of Pride
- Readiness for Action
Research + coursework + practical experience = skills and knowledge to help people live healthier lives.
- Successful Grads
97% of recent graduates employed in their field or enrolled in further education.
- Outstanding Value
Exceptional education with tuition that’s a fraction of the cost of peer schools.
- Full Accreditation
SPHHP and the OT, PT, Clinical Nutrition and Athletic Training programs recognized by national accrediting organizations.
- Research Intensive
$10 million in new research funding each year