Student Experiential and Research Opportunities
The BSPH offers a number of ways for students to get involved in opportunities outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in the following credit-bearing opportunities, participate in student organizations including the Public Health Undergraduate Organization, study abroad, participate in health policy related experiences through UC/DC or UC Center Sacramento, and more.
Research Opportunities - PH 99/199
- Individual or small group study focused on research
- A faculty supervisor is required and students enroll via the EASy system; a supplemental form is required
- 2-4 units per quarter (6-12 hours/week)
- May be taken multiple times for lower and/or upper division major credit
Experiential Opportunities - PH 98/198
- Focus on providing a group of students "hands-on" experience in the field of Public Health
- A faculty supervisor is required and students enroll via the EASy system; a supplemental form is required
- 1-4 units per quarter (3-12 hours/week)
- May be taken multiple times for lower and/or upper division major credit
Internship Opportunities - AIP 197
- Focus on individual student internship placements for traditional field learning
- A faculty supervisor is required and students enroll through the Academic Internship Program
- 4 units per quarter
- May be taken up to 3 times but may only be used once for upper division major credit
Pedagogy and Learning Apprentice Opportunities - PH 195P
- Focused on teaching methodology, provides students a chance to gain experience on a teaching team
- A faculty member leads the teaching team and supervises the students, who are enrolled through a "hiring" process
- 4 units per quarter (10 hours/week)
- May be taken up to 2 times but may only be used once for upper division major credit
For eligibility and additional information about opportunities outside the classroom, visit our pages linked above/to the left, or:
- Undergraduate Research Hub
- Academic Enrichment Programs (AEP)
- Faculty Mentor Program (FMP)
- UC San Diego REAL Portal (Campus Opportunities)