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Thinking about becoming a public health student?
Thinking about becoming a public health student?
Learn more about the degree's courses and program information below.
Learn more about the degree's courses and program information below.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is a dynamic program taught by dedicated professionals committed to providing mentorship, community involvement opportunities and research projects to all of its students.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program is a dynamic program taught by dedicated professionals committed to providing mentorship, community involvement opportunities and research projects to all of its students.
My favorite part of being a public health major at UNLV is definitely the professors - they are always willing to help.
My favorite part of being a public health major at UNLV is definitely the professors - they are always willing to help.
Rebekah - Public Health Major
Rebekah - Public Health Major
All of the faculty and staff in the School are supportive and want to see every student succeed.
All of the faculty and staff in the School are supportive and want to see every student succeed.
Darin - Public Health Major
Darin - Public Health Major
UNLV is one of the most diverse universities in the country, listed as the #1 most diverse university by US News and World Report in 2020 and 2022. Nearly 65% of the student population identifies themselves as racial or ethnic minority.
Course Planning
Course Planning
Current degree plan – provides a listing of all courses needed for a major in Public Health.
Current degree plans – provides a listing of the minors in public health.
Four Year Plan – A suggested semester-by-semester enrollment/sequence of classes to take for a Public Health major
The full four-year degree program is summarized here.
To aid in planning, a semester-by-semester suggested sequence of classes to take is provided here.
Important Documents to assist a student in successfully completing the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Degree Program
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A listing of all PBH Prefix Courses course descriptions
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To complete the BSPH Degree in four years / 8 semesters
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Courses needed to complete the Bachelor of Science in Public Health Degree.
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There are three Public Health Minors: 1) Minor in Public Health; 2) Sustainability and Health Minor; and 3) Environmental Studies and Health Minor
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has established minimum requirements for all Bachelor of Science degrees. The basic requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health are listed below. Additional information about the degree can also be found on the Advising Center’s home page.
To complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health a student will complete:
A minimum of 120 credits
37 to 40 of the total credits are general education required courses
58 of the credits are major-specific courses
22 – 25 of the credits are electives (guidance for selection provided by the advising center staff.
A minimum of 2.75 GPA needed to be accepted into the program.
The selection of a public health concentration is encouraged. Meeting frequently with the advising center staff is highly recommended.
There are many opportunities in public health that will allow you to specialize in the sub-area in which you are most interested. They are called concentrations.
There are many opportunities in public health that will allow you to specialize in the sub-area in which you are most interested. They are called concentrations.
Concentration Areas
Concentration Areas
A concentration refers to a way to study public health, and you can match your public health emphasis area with your strengths and interests. To learn more about the concentration areas offered by the UNLV School of Public Health click here.
You can focus on one area (concentration) for your degree or you can take a broad approach (generalist).
You can focus on one area (concentration) for your degree or you can take a broad approach (generalist).
There were 98 Public Health online courses offered to 2,439 undergraduate students in CY 21 to CY 22.
Approximately 8% of undergraduate public health students are actively involved in SPH faculty research.
Phone: 702-895-5090
Email: admin.sph@unlv.edu
Website: UNLV School of Public Health
Location: University Gateway Building
Phone: 702-895-5448
Email: dhsadvising@unlv.edu
Website: UNLV Health Sciences Advising
Location: Advising Office WHA-1
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