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
Making a Career that Makes a Difference
Public health is a rewarding career focused on driving change to build healthier communities.
You have options
With a degree in public health, you can launch a career in a wide range of fields including epidemiology, biostatistics, biomedical science, and health policy and management.
Meet our dynamic student body
MCPHS is one of the most diverse colleges in New England.
The best place to be
MCPHS is located in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area, a global center for healthcare delivery, research, and education.
MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
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.”