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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) program at Nova Southeastern University equips you with the knowledge and skills to address health threats and strengthen communities. You'll gain a strong foundation in population health, disease prevention, and health promotion, while exploring the social and environmental factors that influence health. The B.P.S.H.'s interdisciplinary approach allows you to apply these concepts to various fields, from medicine and research to business and engineering.
The curriculum combines core public health principles with foundational science courses, preparing you for diverse career paths. In the first three years, you'll take general education courses alongside core public health classes and medical school prerequisites (if applicable). The fourth year features public health electives and intensive community-based learning, equipping you for various public health careers. Students in the dual-degree program can seamlessly transition to the first year of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program.
General Education Requirements (30 credits)
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the “General Education Program” section of the Undergraduate Catalog (PDF).
Public Health Major Requirements (57 credits)
Core Courses (39 credits)
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Public Health Major Electives (18 credits required)*
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*Students are permitted to take 9 of the required 18 major elective credits from the BSHN (Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition), HAWC (Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching), and/or BSHI (Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics) course prefixes.
General Education Requirements (30 credits)
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the “General Education Program” section in the Undergraduate Catalog (PDF).
Pre-Med Public Health Major Requirements (57 credits)
Core Courses (39 credits)
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Pre-Med Public Health Major Electives (18 credits required)*
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Pre-Med B.S.P.H. Science Requirements (Required Open Electives) (36 credits)
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4 Year Sample Plans
- 2021-2022-bsph-4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2022-2023-bsph-4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2023-2024-bsph-4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2024-2025-bsph-4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2025-2026-bsph-4-year-sample-plan.pdf
4+4 Year Sample Plans
- 2021-2022-bsph-4+4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2022-2023-bsph-4+4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2023-2024-bsph-4+4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2024-2025-bsph-4+4-year-sample-plan.pdf
- 2025-2026-bsph-4+4-year-sample-plan.pdf
3+4 Year Sample Plans
Public Health Minor
The College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Public Health Minor provides curriculum in areas relevant to public health, social and behavioral health sciences, and community health. The interprofessional experiences of College faculty offer students a realistic look into the benefits, rewards, and challenges of public health.
Public Health Minor Requirements (9)
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B.S.P.H. students will participate in community based public health projects to further develop skills in program development, research, and program evaluation.
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real-world experience, including participation in local health fairs, interactive lectures, domestic and global outreach opportunities, and guest speakers from the public health sector that lead to full immersion into community-based public health settings. All outreach courses involve addressing health needs and health capacity from a public health perspective in other countries or states. Outreach courses have included travel to India, Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, New Orleans, Mississippi, and Puerto Rico.