Gillings MPH Practicum

About the Practicum

The Gillings MPH practicum is a 200 (minimum) hour planned, mentored and evaluated applied practice experience (paid or unpaid, remote or in-person) that gives students an opportunity to use their MPH training in a professional public health setting.

Practicum Requirements

Learn more about what a practicum is, what type of practicum experience meets the MPH degree requirements, and what criteria organizations and preceptors need to meet to host a practicum student.

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Student Information

Learn more about the practicum process and find resources to help you in your search for a practicum opportunity.

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Preceptor Information

Currently hosting an MPH practicum student or interested in learning more about how your organization can benefit from offering a practicum opportunity? Find more information and resources to help.

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Making a World of Difference

The Practicum Experience

Partnering with communities from Lenoir County, NC to Lilongwe, Malawi, UNC Gillings students are making a world of difference. Learn more about student experiences and the impact of student projects.

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Host an MPH Student

Is your organization interested in partnering with UNC Gillings to offer a practicum opportunity to Master of Public Health (MPH) students? Share an opportunity for students to work with your agency.

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Contact the Practicum Team

Questions? The MPH Practicum Team oversees the applied practicum experience for UNC Gillings MPH students.

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The MPH Practicum: 2024-2025 Impact

North Carolina Counties

Countries Around the World

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Gillings MPH Practicum

Practicum Requirements

Student Information

Preceptor Information

The Practicum Experience

Host an MPH Student

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