Welcome to the
School of Public Health
2023 marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the LSUHSC-NO School of Public Health. Dr. Trapido became Dean in 2024, following his time as Interim Dean. Dr. Trapido is a professor and the Deputy Director for Population Science in the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center.
Is Public Health the right fit for you?
The LSUHSC School of Public Health offers six degrees: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS), Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics, Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Sciences, and Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology.
Ready for the Next Semester in Public Health?
At the LSUHSC School of Public Health we are proud of our students and are especially glad to have them as part of our community. As you pursue your academic goals we will be glad to be of assistance.
Why Choose a Career In Public Health?
“I applied to LSUHSC because I’m from New Orleans, and wanted to come home. I had
worked on Dr. Sothern’s Trim Teens Program through a college internship, and heard
from her student workers that LSUHSC-SPH offers MPH level students lots of opportunities
for research and field experience. I enrolled because, as soon as I submitted my application,
professors reached out to me personally, asking about my interests and offering me
work and research opportunities at LSUHSC-SPH. Based on their questions, they had
clearly read my personal statement. I felt that I would be valued as a student at
LSUHSC-SPH, and would receive encouragement and opportunities for professional advancement.
All of that turned out to be true!”
– Amelia Robert, BCHS MPH Alum
SPH At A Glance
95%
Graduation Rate for the MPH Degree in 2024-2025
3:1
Student to Teacher
Ratio
$15.5
Million in Grants & Contracts for Research
Academic Programs Available at LSU SPH
Environmental Health, Climate and Sustainability was created to address the shortage of public health professionals with the background to address emerging environmental health risks, including climate change and environmental injustice, as public health issues.
The primary mission of our Biostatistics and Data Science Program is to enhance human health through rigorous statistical analysis and data interpretation.
Community Health Science & Policy is focused on promoting wellness, preventing disease, and improving the quality of life among communities by focusing on systems and policy impact.
Epidemiology and Population Health Program focuses on improving health among population groups by exploring determinants of health factors such as social structures resource distribution, quality gaps, policy impacts and more on clinical outcomes and community health.
LSU School of Public Health at the Health Sciences Center in New Orleans has partnered with LSU Online to offer students a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
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