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

UMass Lowell student Jack Callahan stands outside along a canal and brick building in Lowell.
Jack Callahan '25
Public Health

Jack Callahan is pursuing a public health degree to improve the lives of as many people as possible.

UMass Lowell and the city of Lowell both have a strong sense of community.
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Valeria Saldana
Valeria Saldana '22
Public Health

Valeria Saldana knew she had found a welcoming community from her first visit to campus.

I felt instantly like it was where I belonged.
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Kate Killion loaded grocery bags onto sidewalk
Kate Killion '21
Public Health – Dietetics

Kate Killion came to UML because it’s the only university in New England that offers a dietetics degree with a public health perspective.

The UMass Lowell program really emphasizes the public health influences, even on individual health.
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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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