The Public Health major with an emphasis in Population Health Sciences provides students with a broad-base of science, math and social sciences curriculum grounded in a public health core. Population health is an organizing framework that integrates the healthcare delivery system with the broader public health, social, economic and political systems that contribute to health. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to apply an evidence-based approach to address complex problems.
This major is appropriate for students planning to enter the workforce in public health, research, healthcare, social justice and social services, non-profit, community-based or policy-focused careers as well as preparation for graduate training in public health, pre-med, pre-health professional, allied health, or other related fields.
Students have opportunities to integrate, synthesize and apply knowledge through cumulative and experiential activities that may include but are not limited to volunteering, internships, service-learning projects or research.
Progression Requirements
Progression to the BSPH requires a 2.8 cumulative GPA after Term 4. Students admitted to the program must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 while in the program. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all Public Health courses and professional electives to graduate. Students who do not meet milestones for the program will be re-directed to other options. Students who fail to meet the standards for professional conduct during the practice experience or who do violate UT's Student Conduct and Community Standards will not be retained in the major.
Academic advising occurs in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences' Office of Advising and Student Services.
As a graduation requirement, BSPH majors will complete a practice experience that integrates, synthesizes and applies knowledge from prior courses and experiences and demonstrates mastery of the foundational and concentration degree competencies.