Dean’s Message

Thank you for visiting the Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health website.

Public Health aims to improve the health of populations beyond individual health. Factors influencing health are diverse, including biological, socio-economic, and environmental factors. The interdisciplinary and convergent nature of public health is essential.

The Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health currently consists of the Department of Public Health Sciences (Division of Public Health and Division of Health Care Management and Policy) and the Department of Environmental Health. Our professors, researchers, and graduate students from various specialties tirelessly conduct research related to health determinants. Over the past 60 years since its establishment, our graduate school has produced numerous health professionals and researchers who actively contribute to improving human health through research, education, and field activities both domestically and internationally.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, our society faces numerous challenges directly or indirectly affecting health. Alongside preparations for future pandemics, we are confronted with climate crises, environmental issues, low birth rates and aging populations, and deepening social polarization and inequality. In response to these challenges, the Graduate School of Public Health seeks to leverage the strengths of public health as an interdisciplinary field, contributing to the improvement of health and health equity in society through continuous educational innovation and research capacity enhancement.

We appreciate your interest and encouragement for the efforts of the Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health. Thank you.

Tae Jin Lee, Ph.D.
Dean
Graduate School of Public Health Seoul National University