Department of Public Health

What Is Public Health?

Public health professionals strive to protect the health of communities and populations, from the neighborhood to global level.

If you are interested in developing strategies to prevent diseases and promote healthier lifestyles, the field of public health is for you.

Make a meaningful difference to people’s lives by earning your public health degree from UMass Lowell.

Master of Science in Health Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
BS in Public Health and Master of Public Health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Master of Public Health Dietetics program is accredited by CEPH and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Co-ops, Clinicals and Capstones: Zuckerberg Students Jump-Start Their Careers

Zuckerberg students gain experience working for biotechnology companies, hospitals, municipalities, professional sports teams and rehabilitation clinics, honing their skills before graduating.

Monday, March 3, 2025 Featured Story
‘I’m a Different Person Now’

Seven Honors College students, representing six different majors, traveled to Ghana during winter break for a study abroad seminar on public health and energy.

Friday, January 31, 2025 Featured Story
New Study to Measure PFAS Exposure Among Construction Workers

The amount of PFAS exposure among construction workers is not yet known, but a new study aims to assess the extent and sources of PFAS exposure to inform safer industry practices.

Thursday, November 14, 2024 Featured Story