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.

Earn a Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Health Information Management

Make a difference in the world by improving human health. Our programs include:

Doctoral Degrees

Graduate Certificates

Public Health Certificate Programs

To apply or for more information, contact the undergraduate or graduate admissions office.

Meet Our Students

Namrata Chauhan poses for photo in her graduation gown in front of O'Leary Library.
Namrata Chauhan '23
Master of Public Health

Namrata Chauhan ’23 secured a position as a surveillance epidemiologist with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health.

My professors helped me build my skills in reporting, documentation and communicating, which are all core responsibilities of my job.
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Stephanie Nicum speaking at UMass Lowell Convocation.
Stephanie Nicum '25
Public Health

Stephanie Nicum found her place at UMass Lowell, taking on leadership roles as she excels in the field of public health.

My leadership experiences have also enhanced my public health education at UML.
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Superlan Lingga presents at a conference
Suparlan Lingga '17
Public Health – Health Care Management

Suparlan Lingga ’17 came to UMass Lowell to further his education in public health. Now he coordinates the Indonesian government’s work with UNICEF to improve child and maternal health, education and safety.

I had a great experience at UMass Lowell, with the knowledge and experience of the students, teachers and staff.
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Portrait of Tara Lynch in glasses looking away from the camera
Tara Lynch '15, '19
Psychology, Public Health

Tara Lynch's experience during her undergraduate psychology program practicum working with a community agency to improve outcomes for rape survivors led her to pursue a Master of Public Health.

Designing studies, analyzing risk factors and human behaviors – that's what I'm doing right now, and it's what I love.
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