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BS Public Health at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Study the Complexities of Population-Level Health The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) prepares students to tackle complex population-level health challenges through evidence-based practices, policy development, community engagement, and effective communication. This interdisciplinary program, which follows the accreditation standards of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), draws on epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and social-behavioral sciences, while building skills in technical and grant writing, data analysis, and program planning.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Overview of Public Health, Role and Importance of Data in Public Health, Human Health, Determinants of Health, Health Project Implementation, Math & Quantitative Reasoning, Health Systems, Health Policy, Law, Ethics, and Economics, Identifying and Addressing Population Health Challenges, Health Communication.

Career pathways

Career options: Public Health, NGO or Non-Profit program coordinator, community health strategist, policy analyst, or health educator, Support roles in epidemiology, infectious/chronic disease prevention, comparative health systems analysis, or environmental/global health, Health policy, advocacy, or administration (local/state/federal or international organizations).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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