Program Overview

Health Science, BS/Public Health, MPH

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Public Health (MPH) combined degree program is designed for students seeking an accelerated pathway to careers in public health leadership, policy, and practice.

Overview

This program allows students to complete both degrees within five years, reducing both time to graduation and overall tuition costs while preparing graduates to address critical public health challenges at the local and global levels.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science offers an integrative curriculum with courses in health promotion, behavioral science, and health informatics, combined with a global view of health equity and advocacy, providing a strong foundation to tackle emerging challenges and make meaningful contributions.

• HSC 110: Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • This course introduces students to the principles of health promotion and disease prevention.
• PH 602: Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
  • This course explores the social and behavioral factors that influence health outcomes.
• PH 705: Pathways and Interventions for Health Inequities
  • This course examines the pathways and interventions for addressing health inequities.

Master of Public Health Program Highlights

• Flexible study blends web-assisted courses with a mix of in-person and online sessions and fully online courses.
• Electives offered from a range of disciplines to enable students to tailor their program to their interests.
• All students complete an Applied Practice Experience, an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with work experience and useful employment leads.
• Designed for domestic students and international student visa holders.
• Eligible for the STEM 24-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension.

Health Science and Public Health Careers

Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers as healthcare professionals in a variety of growing and dynamic healthcare settings, including hospitals, state and local departments of health, the private sector, and community-based organizations.

• Boston Children's Hospital
• Lehigh Valley Health Network
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Columbia University Fertility Center
• Westchester Medical Center
• NewYork-Presbyterian
• Pfizer

Pace Career Services

As a Pace student, you'll have the opportunity to work with our robust career services team to determine the career path right for you.

• The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Program) is a required badged internship and career success program for all international students for employment eligibility, exclusive to Pace.
• Domestic students have an equivalent program called ASPIRE.

Our Graduates Are Prepared for Jobs Like

• Health Policy Analyst
• Health Equity Coordinator
• Corporate Wellness Program Development
• Community Based Health Programs
• Academic or foundation researchers
• Health agency staff members

Admission and Financial Aid

Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.

• Key Dates and Application Details
  • November 1: Early Decision
  • November 15: Early Action I
  • December 1: Early Action II
  • February 15: Regular Decision
• Applying for the MPH
  • Students are encouraged to declare interest in this combined degree program as early as freshman year, but before beginning their junior year to ensure proper course sequencing.
  • To continue to the MPH program, students must complete the following by the end of Junior year:
    • Complete all prerequisite courses for the MPH program
    • Maintain a cumulative GPA above 3.0
    • Apply for admission and be accepted to the MPH program
• Tuition and Financial Aid
  • For the 20252026 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $52,924.
  • Many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans.
  • A combined degree program can help save up to 29% of MPH tuition costs and shorten the time to graduation, accelerating entry into the workforce.

Featured Faculty

• Joshua Mendelsohn, Director and Associate Professor
• Ana B. Amaya, Associate Professor and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Faculty Fellow
• Denise Tahara, Department Chairperson and Associate Professor, Health Science, and Director, Health Informatics

Related Programs

• Health Science, BS
• Public Health, MPH
• Public Health, Minor