Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS)
School of Arts and Sciences
Location: Boston
Start Term: Fall
Help protect the health of populations around the globe by building a career in public health.
Want to build a healthier society? Start here.
Your Four-Year Journey
Our varied and holistic approach to public health education will prepare you to play a significant role in the public health arena.
First-Year Experience
- study biology and chemistry and participate in associated labs
- gain an understanding of culture, identity, and public life and how those factors impact public health
- learn calculus and expository writing
Second-Year Experience
- explore public health, healthcare informatics, and health promotion
- study psychology, medical microbiology, and statistics
- obtain critical knowledge of the various health professions
Third-Year Experience
- learn the interpersonal communication skills necessary to be a successful healthcare professional
- explore epidemiology, health, and the environment, and plagues throughout human history
- study biostatistics and healthcare ethics
Fourth-Year Experience
- deepen your knowledge of public health and public policy
- complete required electives in behavioral science, public health, and the humanities
- build on your practical experience through field placement
The Heart of New England’s Healthcare Ecosystem
Madelyn Quinn
| BA Health Humanities, BS Public Health '25“Health humanities has a more holistic view on medicine, and the same is true in public health. We’re looking at the larger picture and the societal infrastructures that play a role in medicine. I wanted a degree with more personality
Sheena Thakkar
| BS Public Health '20“What excites me most about the field of public health is the impact it has on communities. With public health, instead of treating one patient at a time, we strive to treat whole communities at a time.”
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