Department of Public Health

Focusing on improving local, national and global health.

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The Public Health Program

The Public Health program offers two majors in public health, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, as well as a minor. Each degree prepares graduates for exciting careers in the diverse domains of the field.

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About Public Health

Public Health is a vast interdisciplinary field of study that incorporates all the perspectives, roles, policies, and institutions required to keep our populations safe from illness and injury. Find out more about what our students learn and what they do with that knowledge.

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Faculty

The interdisciplinary Public Health program is led by a team of professors from a range of academic disciplines, including biology, anthropology, psychology, political science, and mathematics.

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Making an Impact

Mary Dinnean, 香港六合彩开奖资料 Class of 2018
Public Health

Mary Dinnean, who graduated with bachelors degrees in psychology and public health, made an impact as a student addressing social justice and public health issues. In fact, she received a national award for her service. She's now a graduate student at Boston University School of Public Health.

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