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Build health equity skills in leadership, research and innovation. In our programs, you will gain hands-on experiences to learn how to become a change agent for health systems, community systems and community policies. At The University of New Mexico College of Population Health, supportive faculty will help you launch a fulfilling career that impacts humanity nationwide.

Signature Programs

A population health degree helps you prepare for a successful career as a public health professional.

Why Choose COPH?

  • Flexible Tracks
    At the UNM College of Population Health, we offer a variety of flexible academic tracks to cater to your unique interests and career goals. Whether you're looking to specialize in a particular concentration, add a minor, or pursue a dual degree, our advisors will work closely with you to customize a program that aligns with your aspirations. This personalized approach ensures that you acquire the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your chosen field, preparing you for a successful career in public health, health care management, or other related professions.
    Flexible Tracks
  • Online Classes
    We understand the importance of flexibility in education, which is why we offer new online class options for our BSPH degree program. These courses are designed to accommodate both onsite and remote students, providing the same high-quality education regardless of location. Whether you're balancing work, family commitments, or other responsibilities, our 100% online classes allow you to access lectures, complete assignments, and engage with faculty and peers from anywhere, making it easier than ever to advance your education and career on your own terms.
    Online Classes
  • Real World Training

    Our BSPH program emphasizes hands-on, practical experience to ensure that students are well-prepared for the workforce. The Capstone class is a cornerstone of this approach, focusing entirely on fieldwork. This immersive experience allows you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, working alongside professionals in public health and health care environments. Not only will you gain valuable on-the-job experience, but you'll also build essential networking skills and connections that can open doors to future employment opportunities. By the time you graduate, you'll have a robust portfolio of work and practical experience that sets you apart in the job market.

    Real World Training

Why Choose COPH?

At the UNM College of Population Health, we offer a variety of flexible academic tracks to cater to your unique interests and career goals. Whether you're looking to specialize in a particular concentration, add a minor, or pursue a dual degree, our advisors will work closely with you to customize a program that aligns with your aspirations. This personalized approach ensures that you acquire the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your chosen field, preparing you for a successful career in public health, health care management, or other related professions.
We understand the importance of flexibility in education, which is why we offer new online class options for our BSPH degree program. These courses are designed to accommodate both onsite and remote students, providing the same high-quality education regardless of location. Whether you're balancing work, family commitments, or other responsibilities, our 100% online classes allow you to access lectures, complete assignments, and engage with faculty and peers from anywhere, making it easier than ever to advance your education and career on your own terms.

Our BSPH program emphasizes hands-on, practical experience to ensure that students are well-prepared for the workforce. The Capstone class is a cornerstone of this approach, focusing entirely on fieldwork. This immersive experience allows you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, working alongside professionals in public health and health care environments. Not only will you gain valuable on-the-job experience, but you'll also build essential networking skills and connections that can open doors to future employment opportunities. By the time you graduate, you'll have a robust portfolio of work and practical experience that sets you apart in the job market.

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Degrees in Population and Public Health

Our degree programs can help you through a range of goals, all at one college.

Undergraduate Programs

Our undergraduate population health curriculum focuses on developing multidisciplinary skills to understand and address complex local and global public health issues

Graduate Programs

Our graduate public health curriculum offers a more tailored experience to your education based on concentration with options for a minor in MPH, dual degrees, or to continue on with a PhD.

Virginia Whitfield
"The UNM College of Population Health helped get me on the career path I am working towards and helped me decide to continue my education in public health."
— Virginia Whitfield, Medical Education Program Coordinator

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You will receive hands-on field experience in urban and rural areas. You will also be joining a diverse community of students at our college.

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Working collectively with communities and other key partners to educate our future public health leaders and conduct quality scholarship, we will improve the health and social well-being of all peoples in New Mexico and beyond.

The College of Population Health will be a global leader committed to achieving health equity and thriving communities throughout New Mexico, the Southwest, and the globe.

The UNM College of Population Health’s Values:

  • We seek excellence in education, research, service, clinical care, and practice
  • We view health as a fundamental human right
  • Health is more than an absence of illness—it promotes wellness by encompassing the whole person, the community and the environment
  • Diversity is power; inclusion and diversity among our students, staff and faculty is essential to achieve health and health equity.
  • Partnership with communities, using community strengths, is essential to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions that impact population health
  • We value and reward mentorship to ensure professional growth for students, staff and faculty
  • We rely on teamwork and collaboration
  • We seek integrity in our work and relationships—people do what they say
  • We rely on collective courage to address wicked problems that plague our world in the 21st century
  • We commit to innovate, evaluate, and initiate change after rigorous examination of our practices and programs.
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Research That Improves Lives

Contribute to groundbreaking research in areas such as epidemiology, health policy analysis and health interventions.
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College of Population Health

Family Medicine Center
2400 Tucker Ave NE
MSC09 5070

Albuquerque, NM 87131-5267

505-272-0595

cophadvising@unm.edu