B.S in Public Health
Make a Difference in the World
With a B.S. in Public Health, you'll prepare for a career that creates healthy communities through education, research and promotion of healthy environments and lifestyles. Also explore the minors below and the accelerated BS to MS degree program.
Make a difference in the world by improving human health. Our programs include:
- Public Health (MPH) - Promote the health of individuals, communities and the world through the synthesis of research and application of best practices in public health. Programs include:
- Health Information Management (MS) - Analyze and understand how data can best be used to improve healthcare outcomes.
Graduate Certificates
Public Health Certificate Programs
To apply or for more information, contact the undergraduate or graduate admissions office.
Valeria Saldana '22
Public Health
Valeria Saldana knew she had found a welcoming community from her first visit to campus.
I felt instantly like it was where I belonged.
Meilani Chen '24
Public Health
In and out of the classroom, Meilani Chen found support to pursue a future career in epidemiology.
UMass Lowell offered an abundance of opportunities, with faculty members who brought an incredible quality to teaching and research.
Kelsey Gonzalez '21
Public Health
Kelsey Gonzalez cares for asylum seekers as program manager for Global Disaster Response and Humanitarian Action at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Global Health.
Working on the border has further opened my eyes to how much advancement is needed at a global scale to improve the quality of life of vulnerable populations.
Shannon Gray '18, '19
Public Health
Shannon Gray started earning her master's degree in Public Health with a focus on epidemiology as an undergraduate. Her internship with the Uxbridge Board of Health broadened her exposure to the role public health professionals play and strengthened her skills.
The curriculum, professors and internships for the MPH program are excellent.