University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC, Department of City and Regional Planning

UNC, Planning and Public Health Dual Degrees

The following dual degrees are offered:

Public Health and Planning (MPH/MCRP)
Planning students will learn about the public health impacts of planning and how public health professionals can be allies in achieving shared goals. Students seeking careers in public health will learn how to shape the physical and social urban community in health-enhancing ways. This combination of skills will help forge broader and more powerful alliances that promote public health, safety, and livability in American communities.

Healthcare Administration and Planning (MHA/MCRP)
This dual degree is designed to integrate planning issues as they relate to the healthcare sector and provides strong preparation for students interested in management careers in health systems, hospitals, consulting firms, managed care organizations, and other healthcare settings.

Public Health Science and Planning (MSPH/MCRP)
This dual degree is designed to prepare students for careers in health policy analysis, planning, development, evaluation, and advocacy at local, state, federal, and international levels. It is particularly appropriate for individuals interested in pursuing careers with public policy organizations, public advocacy organizations, consulting research organizations, federal and state government entities, public health departments and international health organizations.

University Faculty with Public Health Specializations:

Emil Malizia

Daniel Rodriguez