Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Grounded in science and the study of human health, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program will provide students multiple coursework and practice-based learning opportunities to explore the effects of urbanization on population health. Taking advantage of UTA's comprehensive academic resources, the proximity to other allied health professionals in our College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and our central geographic location in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, BSPH students will have extensive opportunities to practice and master the skills required for success in today's workforce as a professional in the field of Public Health.
UTA's BS in Public Health is a degree program that blends fundamental public health coursework with the flexibility to choose 20+ hours in electives. This program design allows students the opportunity to combine required courses with a broad selection of university-wide electives to create an academic pathway that aligns with their own individual interests and passions, culminating in an internship in a public health setting. In addition, the goals of the UTA Public Health program strongly align to the University's Strategic Plan, having deep connections to each of the six guiding principles.
Earning your Bachelor's degree in Public Health is the foundation you need to pursue public health careers that serve to improve health for all community populations. Public Health professionals work in a wide range of health-related settings including epidemiology research, biostatistics, consumer advocacy, policy consulting, community health education, non-profit advocacy and leadership, healthcare administration, occupational health and safety, emergency management, and local and state public health agencies.