New Undergraduate Degree Program
A new undergraduate degree program is now offered in the Department of Public Health, leading to a Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Health Sciences. The undergraduate degree in Public Health Sciences is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the factors that influence the health of populations. The field of public health encompasses a number of sub-disciplines, including community health education, health policy and management, environmental health, epidemiology, and biostatistics. Students may select a track emphasizing either Social Sciences or Natural Sciences to suit their individual interests and career goals. In both tracks, the curriculum is divided into four areas. These include:
- Quantitative courses
- Pre-requisite courses
- Public Health courses
- Cognate area related to Public Health
Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Sciences Requirements
Applying to the UMass Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Sciences
For more information about the status of the undergraduate degree in Public Health, please call (413) 545-2526.
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