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.
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.
Omoladé Adeniyi '19
Public Health, Health Sciences Concentration
Omoladé Adeniyi is looking to make a difference in health care for those who are underrepresented.
College is really a time for you to figure out who you are. UMass Lowell allowed me to do that.
Michelle Palladino '11, '17
Nutritional Sciences & Public Health
Once Michelle Palladino started taking courses in nutrition as an undergraduate, she knew right away that she wanted a career in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
I love that nutrition is ever-changing and offers so many career options for dietitians.