Bachelor [Public Health] From University of Kentucky

The program at the focuses on populations with an integrated approach of identifying behaviors that affect health; advocating for primary prevention of disease; promoting healthcare equity, quality and accessibility; and transforming healthcare systems.

What You'll Study:

The BPH program has four overall student learning outcomes.  In order to demonstrate achievement of these outcomes, the BPH program faculty have developed competencies which students demonstrate through coursework and a culminating experience.

Students will...

• demonstrate knowledge of public health from an interdisciplinary perspective

• show competency in ethical issues, social responsibility, and problem solving using evidence-based concepts in core public health areas

• show competency in relationship-building and team dynamics to plan and promote public health and reduce health disparities

• apply theories and concepts to communicate the interconnectedness among the physical, social, and environmental aspects of population health

Careers

Grow Your Future:

The bachelor’s degree gives students a unique knowledge base, allowing them to apply for many entry-level jobs within public health. With a Bachelor of Public Health degree, students can apply for jobs in health departments, non-profit organizations, international health organizations, and more. Additional job opportunities include:

• Serving as a program assistant with an international health organization

• Carrying out health-related assessments at construction sites 

• Working as a research assistant with a nonprofit organization

• Doing consulting work related to disease prevention

• Working at a company that does health marketing

• Conducting air quality sampling and surveying

• Responding to calls at a West Nile virus hotline