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.
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.
Alytah Noum '23
Public Health
For her practicum course experience, Alytah Noum was hired by the Lowell Community Health Center as a community health worker.
I have had so many valuable experiences in this internship that will contribute to my career development in public health.
Kate Killion '21
Public Health – Dietetics
Kate Killion came to UML because it’s the only university in New England that offers a dietetics degree with a public health perspective.
The UMass Lowell program really emphasizes the public health influences, even on individual health.
Rabia Haider '21
Nutritional Sciences and Master of Public Health
Knowing how cultural differences make an impact on health, Rabia Haider is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.
There is so much work to be done related to nutrition and health care, especially for historically overlooked populations.