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Bachelor of Science in Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students for a career that advances the health of their communities. Students learn how to develop and mobilize community partnerships and take action to address complex public health challenges.

Choose from two emphasis areas

  • Community Health Promotion Emphasis
  • Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) Emphasis

Emphasis Areas

Degree Coursework

Find a comprehensive list of courses and course descriptions for this degree in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Public Health Degree Updates

The General Public Health Emphasis is being discontinued as of fall 2024. If you are a student that has already declared this emphasis area, you do not need to take any action. If you have questions, please reach out to SPPH Associate Director Jaime Sand at JaimeSand@boisestate.edu.

The Health Education and Promotion (HEP) Emphasis is now the Community Health Promotion Emphasis (CHP). If you were enrolled in the HEP Emphasis and have questions, please reach out to CHP Emphasis Coordinator Ashley Havlicak at ashleyhavlicak@boisestate.edu.

Change your Catalog Year

If you need to change your catalog year, please meet with your advisor to select a new catalog. Once you have determined your catalog, please fill out the Catalog Year Update Form and turn it into the Registrar’s Office.

Visit the Registrar for more info

For undergraduate students interested in a Master of Public Health degree

ACCELERATED MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE

Interested in pursuing a Master of Public Health Degree after graduating with your undergraduate degree? Start now and complete your Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Public Health degree in five years.

Learn more about the accelerated program