University of Louisville - School of Public Health and Information Sciences
BS in Public Health
Louisville, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
11 Jul 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 29,960 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* The priority deadline is February 15. Apply now via the UofL Take Flight application or the Common App. The 2026 application is open.
** non-resident/international | resident $13,614
Key Summary
About: The School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) at The University of Louisville offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Health. The BS offers a Professional Health Studies track to integrate prerequisites for medical, dental, nursing or physical therapy schools. An Accelerated BS–MPH lets qualified students complete a BS and a Master of Public Health in five years; it isn't available to Professional Health Studies students.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include epidemiology, health promotion, policy, environmental health, administration, research, universities, federal and state agencies, community organizations, clinical roles.
Overview
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) offers two undergraduate degree options: Bachelor of Science in Public Health for students focused on public health practice and Bachelor of Arts in Public Health for liberal studies.
Professional Health Studies Track
Available to students enrolled in the B.S. in Public Health. The Professional Health Studies Track is designed to support students interested in attending professional schools such as medical school, dental school, nursing school, or physical therapy. This degree track allows students to integrate their pre-requisite requirements into their degree program. This track does have special admission requirements and it is important to note that completing this curriculum does not guarantee admission to a professional school. Learn more about the PH__BS_PRE track.
Accelerated Bachelor's-MPH
The accelerated degree program allows qualified students to complete their undergraduate degree and our Master of Public Health (MPH) over a five-year period. The MPH degree provides students with training in foundational competencies as well as a specific area of concentration: Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences.
The Accelerated BS in Public Health-MPH program is not available to students enrolled in the Professional Health Studies Track.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Courses | ||
| MATH 111 | College Algebra - QR (or higher) 2 | 3 |
| Biology Course and Lab (e.g., BIOL 102 & BIOL 104 or higher) 2 | 4 | |
| Chemistry OR Physics Course 2 | 3 | |
| General Electives 3 | 27-29 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| PHPH 200 | Public Health: The Sophomore Experience | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 37-39 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Total | 120 |
UofL has a variety of scholarship opportunities, including a mix of automatic, admissions-based scholarships, and competitive, application-based scholarships. You can visit our website for the most up-to-date information about our available scholarships!
What can I do with a degree in Public Health?
A BS or BA in Public Health prepares students for positions in specific sectors of public health, health services, and public policy, with career opportunities in health education, health care administration, health research, environmental health, and more. Examples of job settings could include colleges and universities, federal and state health agencies, and community and international organizations. Both degrees prepare students for advanced degrees in public health, law, and clinical health professions (ie: PA, PT, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, and Dentistry).