BPH Public Health at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) program at the University of Kentucky prepares students to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges—locally, nationally, and globally. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students explore the science and practice of promoting health, preventing disease, and creating healthier communities. The curriculum combines foundational coursework in epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, and biostatistics with hands-on learning and real-world experiences.

Faculty: College of Public Health | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

The Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) program provides students with a broad understanding of the factors that influence population health and strategies to improve health outcomes at the community and global levels. Students explore topics such as epidemiology, environmental health, health behavior, policy, and health systems, while developing skills in data analysis, communication, and program planning.

Career pathways

A Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) opens doors to a variety of career paths that focus on improving health outcomes, preventing disease, and promoting wellness in communities. While some roles may require additional training or certification, many students with a bachelor’s degree can enter the workforce directly in meaningful public health roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to College of Public Health. Programme-specific requirements: Students apply and enter this program as "Pre-Public Health" majors. Students are fully admitted to the program when they complete the pre-major requirements. View specifics in the Academic Catalog.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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