BSPH Degree Program Information
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program prepares students to address today's most pressing public health challenges through education, research, advocacy, and community engagement. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to improve health outcomes, promote wellness, and advance health equity in diverse settings. Whether you're interested in healthcare, policy, research, or community-based work, BSPH provides a strong foundation for a meaningful career or future graduate study. Best of all, there's no application fee, making it easy to take the first step toward your future in public health.
MPH, MS, and PhD Programs Instructions
The LSUHSC School of Public Health has joined the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health’s Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS), a centralized admissions system. SOPHAS will require that you list all university courses that you have taken and designate the grades assigned to you in these courses.
Application Requirements:
- Official Transcripts from an Accredited Bachelors Program
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives
- Your resume or CV
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- PhD students only: GRE Scores
Additionally, most international students will have a few more elements that need to be provided during the application process. For more information, please see our guidance for International Applicants.
Status of Application
The applicant is notified by LSUHSC-NO School of Public Health, Office of Academic Affairs via email as the ones application goes through the process of verification and possible approval. The Office of Academic Affairs will also inform applicants of any missing or incomplete documentation. An applicant will not be considered by the admissions committee until the application is complete. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all materials by the specified deadline.
Please note that all applications for MPH, MS, and PhD must be processed through SOPHAS, unless otherwise specified.
Dual-Degree Programs Instructions
To apply for a dual-degree program, students must first be accepted into their primary
school before submitting an application to the Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
Each dual-degree track has specific requirements and a tailored application process.
To learn more about each dual-degree programs requirements, use the links below:
Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public (MD/MPH) Dual Degree
Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health (MSW/MPH) Dual Degree
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Public Health (DVM/MPH) Dual Degree
Dual Degree - MPH