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

Jessica Saad UMass Lowell Community Health & Sustainability Alum
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.
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Sundus Siddique and Laura Punnett stand in front of a research display at the APHA Conference.
Sundus Siddique '20
MPH in Epidemiology, Doctor of Science in Public Health Candidate

Sundus Siddique, a physician and public health researcher, has published studies and presented at conferences about healthy workplaces.

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Haylee Dussault shows of some fresh herbs and veggies in a small garden
Haylee Dussault '16, '18
Nutritional Science, Public Health

Haylee Dussault was a part of the first class of students in the Master of Public Heath Dietetics program. Shortly after graduation, she passed the registered dietitian exam and landed her dream job.

I’ve been given the opportunity not just to make valuable connections in the dietetics industry, but to also focus on making a real impact on school food service.
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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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