Concentration in Public Health
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UAB Online Public Health
Be a better health advocate. Earn your degree in public health online.
Do you want to pursue a career in the health industry, but aren’t sure which field best suits your interests and skills? The fully online Public Health concentration of the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health program at UAB may be for you. From research to policy, and many more topics in between, the BS in Public Health degree program will deepen your healthcare knowledge and will help give you the skills you need to prepare for a career in health. And with the online format of the Public Health concentration, you’ll have the flexibility to earn your degree anywhere in the United States and even internationally.
This is a Quality Matters (QM)™ certified degree program, meaning it has been peer-reviewed and assured to be a high-quality online education program. Discover your unique fit in the health industry on your terms from the only School of Public Health in Alabama accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Is this really the same degree on-campus students earn?
Yes. Your classes are the same, and you have the same award-winning faculty of experienced public health experts. Also, your diploma will not distinguish that you were a distance learner.
Experiential Learning
Every undergraduate student in the School of Public Health must participate in at least one course designated as Experiential Learning. This can take the form of a service-learning or Education Abroad course, an internship or field placement, or directed study/undergraduate research hours.
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program
The Accelerated Bachelor's to Master of Public Health Program allows exceptionally talented undergraduate students to begin coursework for a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree while still completing their undergraduate degree requirements. Up to 12 hours of graduate credit can be counted toward the undergraduate degree, saving you time and money.
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Careers in Public Health
Now more than ever, public health officials are needed to inform the general population of healthcare news and best practices. With a degree in public health, you can make contributions to health in a variety of fields such as:
Education
Research
Public Service
Administration and Management
Policy