Find Your Path in Public Health

The BSPH program is based on a philosophy of health promotion and disease prevention, to improve the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities. Graduates of the BSPH program will be able to assess factors influencing health in populations as well as plan, design, implement, and successfully manage effective health care programs and interventions.

Students can earn a combined BSPH/MPH degree through an intensive program within five years. Students will begin the master's curriculum during their undergraduate senior year. They will receive both degrees upon completion of the program to then become competitive in the workforce or for health profession programs.

The Health Behavior Minor is designed for students who want to develop knowledge in health-related topics and engage in courses which complement or enhance the myriad of degree programs available at Texas A&M University.

The Public Health minor is based on a philosophy of health promotion and disease prevention, to improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities. Students will receive an introduction to the foundational and social issues of Public Health as well as gain an understanding of threats to public health and the role that our environment affects both the practice and applications of public health.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 4,821 workers were killed on the job in 2014. As a future employer or manager it’s critical to understanding how to keep your employees safe and healthy. Students in the Occupational Safety and Health minor will gain a basic understand of public health practices to address the risks at various workplaces and how to prevent injuries and fatalities.

The School of Public Health and the College of Engineering have created a dual degree that gives students the opportunity to receive both the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Master of Public Health in Occupational Safety and Health through a five-year program. The graduate curriculum is traditional begun during the fourth year of the undergraduate career.

The School of Public Health and the College of Engineering have created a dual degree that gives students the opportunity to receive both the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Master of Public Health in Occupational Safety and Health through a five-year program. The graduate curriculum is traditional begun during the fourth year of the undergraduate career.

The Bush School and the School of Public Health have combined to offer students the ability to receive both a Master of International Affairs degree and a Master of Public Health degree in a three year period. International affairs increasingly deals with issues of global cooperation on preventing and responding to pandemics and other transborder health issues. Students will begin in the MPH program then complete the MIA program in their final four semesters.

The increasing complexities of health care delivery put a premium on professionals who understand and meet the demands required to deliver innovative, collaborative, and compassionate care. Administered by the Texas A&M College of Medicine, the MD Plus Program is committed to providing students the skills needed to take leadership roles in the healthcare industries. With multiple courses of study, the program is designed to meet students' varied interests.

The School of Law and the School of Public have combined to offer students the ability to receive both a Juris Doctor (JDLW) degree and a Health Policy & Management (PHPM) Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in four years.