The Public Health (B.S.) with a concentration in Global Health Studies at the University of Alabama Birmingham is designed for aspiring professionals dedicated to improving community well-being on a global scale. You will explore critical issues such as food, water, and air safety, alongside the unique health challenges faced by immigrant, migrant, and refugee populations. This undergraduate degree equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical understanding to address complex global health cases and communicable disease challenges, preparing you for impactful careers in diverse public health settings.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, providing you with a comprehensive academic journey. You will engage with core public health principles and delve into specialized topics through courses like Global Health Cases and Global Communicable Disease Challenges. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, enabling you to develop essential skills for analysing health disparities and implementing effective interventions. You will graduate prepared to pursue roles in health policy, international aid organizations, research institutions, and governmental health agencies worldwide.