The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health prepares students for leadership and education roles in community health and other public health careers as well as for graduate study.

Requirements for the Degree

• The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health is 120 units, of which 54 or 55 units are in the major. The Public Health major’s curriculum includes lower and upper division core courses (48 or 49 units) as well as upper division electives (6 units), with a focus on community health.
• Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives. See the Undergraduate Studies: General Information for details about the General Education and other requirements that constitute the units outside the major.
• A minimum C grade is required in all courses used to meet major requirements.