Welcome New and Prospective Students
Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, offered by the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego.
As the first undergraduate program offered by UC San Diego Health Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health offers a truly interdisciplinary approach to the science of public health. The school offers a unique opportunity for students to study with leading public health researchers in a culturally diverse coastal community that neighbors the busiest international land border crossing in the world.
The field of public health is central to addressing some of the most pressing issues faced by our world today; Bachelor of Science in Public Health students at UC San Diego are at the forefront of learning about how.
This major is built on the five core competencies in public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental & occupational health, social and behavioral aspects of health, and health policy & management, and provides a strong foundation for undergraduate students looking to work in public health, pursue medical careers, law school, business professions or graduate programs in related fields.
We offer several degrees in public health. See our majors page for details.
Want to learn more about public health? Check out:
- What is public health?
- Why major in public health at UC San Diego?
- Planning your future in public health.
Prospective students, visit our admissions and transfer preparation pages for more information about admission to public health.
2026 Fall Admits: Our online orientation is now available. Visit our new students page to learn more.
Helpful links for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health major:
- Admission
- Transfer Major Preparation
- Newly Accepted Students
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health Major Requirements
- Courses, Enrollment and Petitions
- Beyond the Classroom (Student Experiential and Research Opportunities)
- Pre-Med and Health Professions Information (found on the Career Services site)
- UC San Diego AP Chart
Have additional questions? Email us at publichealth@health.ucsd.edu. We are unable to meet individually with prospective students.