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Earn your Bachelor of Science in a global hub of public health expertise.
What does it cost?

Learn more about the cost of a bachelor’s degree, or use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State is dedicated to making our programs affordable and accessible to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student's future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

How long will it take?

Full-time students can complete the program in four years.

Where will I take classes?
Atlanta Campus, Online

Some classes will be online or hybrid—meaning some days you would meet in the classroom, some days online—but the entire program will not be online.

Application Deadlines View Admissions Requirements

Students may enter the program in the fall, spring or summer.

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Public Health, B.S.

Located in the heart of Atlanta, a global hub of public health expertise, Georgia State’s School of Public Health provides a practice-based education in a thriving global city, creating leaders who are prepared to advance health equity and address urgent challenges.

Our location facilitates real-world learning opportunities with the CDC, American Cancer Society and international organizations such as CARE and the Task Force for Global Health, as well as a range of private sector companies and community non-profits.

As a public institution, we are committed to both excellence and value. Georgia State is ranked the #2 most innovative university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, and The New York Times has called our institution an “engine of social mobility.”

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health program includes elements of the life and biological sciences, social sciences and humanities to provide students with an understanding of public health from a broad spectrum of approaches. Students will build the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a wide array of public health professions, or to continue on to graduate school in any number of medical, science, social science or public health fields.

About the School of Public Health

Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia State’s School of Public Health provides a practice-based education in a thriving global city, creating leaders who are prepared to advance health equity and address urgent challenges.

Public Health students engage in practicum opportunities throughout greater Atlanta’s vibrant public health community in places such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, local government agencies and international non-governmental organizations.

Learn more about the School of Public Health

Program Highlights

What makes the School of Public Health distinctive?

  • Real-world, practice-based learning experiences
  • Located in a global hub of public health expertise
  • Study abroad and community engagement opportunities
  • Applied practice and career services
  • Faculty with research and practice expertise
  • Mentoring programs
  • A range of accredited degree programs
  • Dedicated to advancing health equity

One of the Most Diverse Programs in the Nation

We have an extraordinarily diverse student body that reflects the diversity of our nation and also includes a significant number of international students who are drawn to Georgia State from more than 40 countries.

  • More than 70% of all students are members of a minority group
  • 6% are from countries outside the U.S.
  • Students represent more than 40 countries
  • More than 95 Fulbright Scholar recipients

Career Outlook

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Georgia State's Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares you for possible careers or advancement in the public health industry, in roles such as:

  • Environmental protection technicians
  • Environmental scientists and specialists
  • Health educators
  • Medical and health service managers
  • Natural science managers
  • Occupational health and safety specialists
  • Social and community service managers
  • Social science research assistants
  • Social scientists and related workers

Program Details

Students are required to meet University and School of Public Health bachelor’s degree admission requirements. The undergraduate program in the School of Public Health has more stringent admission requirements than those of Georgia State University. When all the School of Public Health admission requirements are satisfied, students are no longer pre-public health majors; instead, they automatically admit into the full public health major at the School of Public Health and are permitted to continue completing public health major courses. Visit the catalog to view the School of Public Health admissions requirements.


High School Seniors and Recent Graduates
If you’re a senior in high school or if you graduated from high school within the last two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using Georgia State’s Common Application.

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International students
International applicants are those students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.), students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States, students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card or students who have been educated outside the U.S.

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Transfer students
If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation.

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The Bachelor of Science in Public Health gives students the ability to choose from a General Curriculum or a Pre-Med Curriculum.

Each curriculum includes elements of the life and biological sciences, social sciences and humanities to provide students with an understanding of public health from a broad spectrum of approaches. Through the Accelerated BS/MPH program, students have the opportunity to earn both degrees in five years or fewer.

For details on coursework and degree requirements, visit the Georgia State University catalog.

Use Georgia State’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of the investment required for your path of study. For information on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to determine eligibility, visit the FAFSA tips page.

Georgia State works to ensure affordability and accessibility to all prospective students because we value the investment each student makes in their education. We understand that the path to a student's future shouldn’t be blocked due to finances and we pride ourselves on offering financial assistance and scholarships that can support students through their education.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health provides a foundation of knowledge and skills that prepares students to make a positive impact on the health of populations. Students are introduced to the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions in societies around the globe. The BSPH program examines the underlying science of human health and disease as well as opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course.

Student Spotlights

Sangeeta PersaudStudent Spotlight: Sangeeta Persaud
Sangeeta Persaud says she’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health because she has a passion to make an impact on the lives of others and to promote health at a community level.
Aaliya BurkeStudent Spotlight: Aaliya Burke
Aaliya Burke, who is enrolled in the SPH’s 4+1 BS/MPH program, has a passion for learning about health equity and disparities and for finding ways to close those gaps through the use of new laws and policies, as well as the management of programs and healthcare facilities.
Hermela ShimendiStudent Spotlight: Hermela Shimendi
Hermela Shimendi says she’s always looking for ways to get involved, and she’s found plenty of opportunities at Georgia State, including the Undergraduate Public Health Club, Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association and working with GSU’s TRIO Upward Bound program.
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Contacts

Office of Academic Assistance
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