Public Health (BS in Public Health)

The Health Sciences Program

The Department of Health Sciences offers students the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) in Human Health & Physiology and either a B.S. or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Health. These programs prepare studentes with the skills and knowledge needed to become a leader in rapidly growing and impactful fields and meet the growing demand for professionals trained to address complex health challenges. Pursuing studies in human health & physiology or public health allows you to apply your knowledge to improve individual and community well-being.

Public Health (BS in Public Health)

William & Mary’s Public Health degree program, offers both a B.S. and a B.A. The program is designed to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the core disciplinary areas of epidemiology, environmental health, policy, and social and behavioral public health. The B.S. emphasizes scientific and quantitative approaches, ideal for students interested in epidemiology, data analysis or environmental health. The B.A., meanwhile, emphasizes community and social perspectives to address health disparities and promote health equity

Course Requirements

Required Credit Hours: 36

Major Computing Requirement

HHP 300Statistical and Data Analysis in Health Sciences3

Major Writing Requirement

The major writing requirement in Public Health may be satisfied by obtaining a C- or better in one of the following courses:

PBHL 410Advanced Topics in Public Health1-3
PBHL 490Advanced Research in Public Health1-4
PBHL 498Public Health Internship3

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
HHP 300Statistical and Data Analysis in Health Sciences3
PBHL 101Intro to Public Health3
PBHL 201Foundations of Epidemiology3
PBHL 212Global Health3
PBHL 323Health Policy3
PBHL 325Environmental Issues in Public Health3
PBHL 350The Social and Behavioral Sciences in Health3
Capstone
Select three credits from the following:3
Advanced Topics in Public Health
Advanced Research in Public Health
Public Health Internship
Electives
Select 12 credits from the following:12
Human Anatomy
Anatomy Laboratory
Biomechanics Human Movement
Medical Terminology
Health-Related Exercise Prescription
Medical Pharmacology
Motor Control
Human Physiology
Human Physiology Lab
Microbes in Human Disease
Microbes in Human Disease Laboratory
Nutrition and Human Performance
Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Nutrition in Health & Disease
Cardiovascular Physiology
Independent Study
Research
Total Hours36