Bachelor of Science in Public Health

University of Alabama Birmingham - INTO USA

The BS in Public Health degree offers a broad overview of public health research and practice, introducing you to the multiple focus areas within public health (e.g., epidemiology, health behavior, health policy). Our students also gain hands-on experience working with community partners to improve the health of populations. Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the BS in Public Health degree is designed to prepare students to: Identify key health challenges facing a community, based on evaluation and synthesis of public health information. Recognize the importance of evidence-based strategies to address public health challenges facing a community. Advocate for improved health in the community, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.All students take a core set of courses (24 credit hours) introducing the multidisciplinary field of public health. You will have numerous opportunities to engage in Experiential Learning (including internships, service learning, directed research, Education Abroad, etc.). The Public Health Capstone course (completed at the end of the degree program) can help you prepare to enter public health practice or pursue further education by allowing you to apply what youve learned in your coursework.