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.
Daniel Howell '16, '18
Public Health
Daniel Howell spent several years addressing the opioid epidemic in Lowell. Now, he’s working on a pandemic: COVID-19.
My professors made a point of steering me toward real-world experience.
Cassie Harding '15, '17
Public Health
Cassie Harding’s internship experiences as a public health student inspired her to tackle the big health and wellness challenges facing people in the cities and towns around her.
The internships and practicum experiences were invaluable to me and are ultimately what allowed me to apply all the skills I was learning in my academic courses.
Angeline Castillo ’22
Public Health
As a well-being coach, Angeline Castillo reaches out to other health sciences students to ease their stress.
Everything in health sciences is learning to take care of others, so it’s easy to forget to take care of ourselves.
Jessica Saad ’11
Community Health & Sustainability
Looking back, Jessica Saad doesn’t take for granted how much UMass Lowell —and community health especially— helped prepare her for life outside of college.
I know I got a solid education at UMass Lowell. Not only did I learn in the classroom, but I was also given opportunities to work with people in the community.