Public Health at Brown University

Programme overview

Public health is an interdisciplinary concentration that equips you to understand and influence the forces shaping the well-being of communities. You’ll examine how biology, behavior, environment, and policy intersect, while developing skills in data analysis, communication, and problem-solving.

Faculty: The College | Department: Public Health | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Foundational Courses: Across five core courses, you’ll develop a strong understanding of how health is shaped – from biological processes to the structure of public health and health care systems.

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Application information

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition rate for all concentrations, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes student activities, student resources, recreation and health services fees, health insurance, housing and meals. Source

First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

First-year: Early Decision deadline November 1 (decision by mid-December); Regular Decision deadline January 5 (decision by early April). Applications go through the Common Application; the application fee is $80 (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer: applications for spring 2027 entry close October 1, 2026; applications for fall 2027 entry close March 1, 2027, via the Transfer Common Application. Standardized tests are optional for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.brown.edu/

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