Overview

Public Health incorporates the interdisciplinary approaches of epidemiology, biostatistics and a vast array of health services. A host of specialists including educators, journalists, researchers, administrators, environmentalists, demographers, social workers, laboratory scientists and more, work to protect the health of the public. Public health professionals serve local, national and international communities in settings such as environmental health, community health, behavioral health, health economics, public policy, insurance and occupational health. Public health is a very rewarding field offering great personal fulfillment in serving others.

Historically, public health education existed as a professional degree program with training at the graduate level only. In 2003, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended that public health education be accessible to all undergraduates.

The theme of the Ferris State University Public Health program is “rural public health” which is intended to focus on populations that are underserved by virtue of their geographic location in rural settings.

Career Prospects

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) prepares students to pursue entry level careers in public health within governmental, private or non-profit sectors in areas such as public health education, health promotion, environmental health, community health, epidemiology, nutrition, health informatics, biostatistics, global health, maternal and child health, health economics, health services research, health policy and health planning and assessment.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Intermediate Algebra

General Chemistry

General Biology

Biomedical Ethics

Health Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation

Statistics in Health Care

Evidence-Based Health Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

123-124

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Big Rapids, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.00 scale (Traditional Track) or 3.0 on a 4.00 scale (Accelerated Track)

International applicants must submit a minimum paper or internet TOEFL score of 550/80 respectively

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23884 USD / year

≈ 23884 USD / year
Out-of-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14420 USD / year

≈ 14420 USD / year

Additional Details

US residents and Canadians pay the same amount

Living costs

Big Rapids

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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