A global health leader
At UNC-Chapel Hill, we take pride in being a global leader in health. Known for our innovative teaching, groundbreaking research and superb clinical care, Carolina boasts some of the world's leading experts in a variety of fields.
Every day, Carolina students and faculty are doing work aimed at improving health care and stripping away inequities in North Carolina and around the globe.
The nation's best
Carolina offers some of the best programs and facilities in the country, focused on making real-world impact in education, research and patient care. The University's work has been recognized, both in national rankings and federal funding toward new initiatives.
- #1pharmacy school, per U.S. News & World Report
- #4undergraduate nursing program, per U.S. News & World Report
- #1public school of public health, per U.S. News & World Report
- $626 millionin research grants and contracts for the School of Medicine
Groundbreaking research
Tar Heels are finding cures and treatments for diseases, creating technologies and launching new industries to improve the lives of North Carolinians and people around the world.
Learn more about Carolina's efforts in this video.
Healthcare in all forms
Carolina offers programs in a variety of health fields, aimed at improving the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The UNC School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing and Adams School of Dentistry all rank among the best in the country at their specialty.
Home of experts
UNC-Chapel Hill is on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s medical advancements, conducting some of the world’s most critical research. Carolina is home to leading researchers in cancer care, autism, nutrition, pharmaceuticals and neurology.
Cancer leaders
Lineberger leads endometrial cancer moonshot
This vastly understudied uterine disease is on the rise, but Dr. Victoria Bae-Jump and others are fighting to turn the tide.
Glioblastoma studies show promise
Carolina’s researchers are coming up with new therapies and technology to treat the deadly brain cancer.
Improving cancer outcomes
The Carolina Cancer Screening Initiative leverages UNC Lineberger researchers’ multi-disciplinary expertise to improve cancer screening in North Carolina.
Interactive map raises awareness of prostate cancer
County by county, the online tool shows disparities related to the second deadliest cancer for North Carolina men.
Researchers will track cancer screening
A Lineberger team received a $1.2 million grant to develop efficient, low-cost methods to improve early detection.
RNA discoveries drive oncologist’s next chapter
Chad Pecot specializes in caring for patients with lung cancer and conducts research into how various types of RNAs promote the spread of cancer. It's a mission driven by his personal experiences.
Programs and patient care
Medical school builds ‘white coat’ pipeline to rural NC
The Office of Rural Initiatives connects aspiring health professionals to the underserved areas of the state that need them most.
Military-affiliated students take path to nursing
School of Nursing’s two-year BSN Military Pathway provides on-campus classes and clinical rotations.
Clinic offers hope for ‘butterflies’
In this video, meet patients known by the nickname who receive holistic care at the UNC Turner Syndrome Clinic.
Helping veterans thrive
An empowering clinical outreach program at UNC-Chapel Hill offers veterans and first responders new hope through holistic health care.
New minor explores drug science
Undergraduates majoring in STEM learn about research applications and career paths from pharmacy school faculty.
Student spotlight
Pharmacy student sets own course at NASA
Tom Diaz used a space center clerkship to explore aerospace medicine.
Health care administration graduate helps Maui fire recovery
David Kim’s degree in health care administration and his military and work experience prepared him to respond.
Dental hygienist inspired student’s career choice
Mariana Alcaraz, a child of Mexican immigrants, wants to work with Hispanic patients.
She sees a future in optometry
A Blue Sky Scholarship helped junior Heather Norland follow her dream without taking on a financial burden.