Bachelor of Public Health at Appalachian State University

The Public Health at Appalachian State University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered across its Main Site, Boone, and Hickory campuses in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Public Health

The Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health is designed to prepare students to work in diverse public health settings and/or to matriculate into graduate programs for public health or health sciences. Our students are trained to help populations and communities improve their health through behavior change. They are also prepared to lead interventions and social action through community and coalition building, the promotion of environmental and systems change, and advocacy for inclusion of health in all public policies.

Certifications available to students completing this degree include the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Inc., the Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Physical Activity Society, and Health Coaching (offered through numerous organizations).

Disciplines

Human Services Pre-Professional

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Public Health at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Public Health

* Graduate training required

Health Educator
Health Director/Administrator
Biostatistician
Epidemiologist
Program Coordinator/Manager
Program Evaluator
Environmental Health Specialist
Policy Analyst
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Health Risk Evaluator
Hospital Administrator*
Infection Control Practitioner
Public Health Social Worker*
Public Health Nutritionist*
Program Coordinator/Manager
Program Evaluator
Public Health Nurse or Physician*

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Public Health at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Public Health at Appalachian State University

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

Bachelor of Public Health at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone