The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) program is designed to provide students the opportunity to learn foundation skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic health environment and provide students with the knowledge and skills for both individual and community-based health care. Students obtain the core skills necessary for advanced education in public health or a related field.
Bachelor of Public health
Change-makers start here
The Bachelor of Public Health is designed for students whose career goal is to work in health systems or organizations providing health related or general human services to individuals and communities.
Program overview
The program provides students the core skills necessary for advanced education in public health or a related field.
All students learn about:
- The five major areas of public health (biostatistics, environmental health services, epidemiology, health services administration, and social and behavioral sciences) and each area’s contribution to public health;
- How social determinants of health impact disability, disease and illness in populations;
- Critical aspects of contemporary public health challenges;
- Professional communication;
- The scientific basis of public health knowledge.
BPH courses and plan of study
Bachelor of Public Health
Courses
Learn more about the program’s core and college approved courses.
Create your academic
Four-year plan
Advisors can assist you in discussing specifics to your academic planning, follow the link below to see a model plan focused on public health core courses and electives.
Combined MPH degree program
The combination Bachelor’s/Master of Public Health program allows students to get a head start on their graduate education by taking approved graduate M.P.H. courses throughout their junior and senior undergraduate years. A minimum of 9 graduate-level credits (maximum of 15 credits) can count toward both degrees, reducing the time and money it takes to get two separate degrees!
How to join the BPH program
Current UF students
Information for current UF students interested in the Bachelor of Public Health program.
Transfer students
Information for students transferring into UF who are also interested in the Public Health program.
Student news
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Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in…
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A message from the program director
Welcome to the University of Florida’s Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) program. Aligned with the mission and vision of the College of Public Health and Health Professions, the BPH program prevents, protects and promotes health for individuals, social networks, populations and communities. The BPH program equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills to advance their graduate or professional school education or enter the multidisciplinary public health workforce. Our program is also committed to creating a supportive environment for all faculty, staff and students.
Brittney N. Dixon-Daniel, PhD, MPH, CPH, TTS
