Health Science and Public Health, BS/MS

The BS in Health Science/MPH in Global Health Equity combined degree program is designed for students seeking an accelerated pathway to careers in public health leadership, policy, and practice. This program allows students to complete both degrees within five years, reducing both time to graduation and overall tuition costs while preparing graduates to address critical public health challenges at the local and global levels.

Students are encouraged to declare interest in this combined degree program as early as freshman year, but before beginning their junior year to ensure proper course sequencing. To continue to the Public Health program, students must complete the following by the end of Junior year: 

• Complete all prerequisite courses for the Public Health program
• Maintain a cumulative GPA above 3.0
• Apply for admission and be accepted to the Public Health program

The undergraduate degree requirements can be met on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses. The graduate courses in Public Health will be completed on either the New York City campus or a combination of on New York City campus and Online.

 University Core Requirements (44 credits)

See complete University Core requirements.

 Major Requirements (39 Credits)

 Open Electives (26-36 Credits)

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All Can Be Satisfied by Core, Major, or Open Electives

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UNV 101 is required for first-year students but does not count toward degree completion.