The degree in Public Health prepares students to become leaders in public health, equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact on population health both locally and globally. Our program addresses the most pressing health challenges of our time.
We are no longer accepting students into the Community Health major, as it has transitioned to the Public Health major. Students admitted to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before Fall 2026 may still elect to complete the Community Health, B.S. curriculum.
Our graduates currently work in these fields:
- Health Educators
- Outreach Coordinators
- Healthcare Administrators
- Health Policy Analysts
- Health Program Managers
- Epidemiologists
- Community Health Coordinator
- Emergency Response Coordinators
- Preparedness and Compliance Specialists
Areas of Concentration
- Health Education and Promotion
- Health Administration and Policy
- Epidemiology
- Community Health Practice
Degree Requirements
The complete list of degree requirements for the Public Health, B.S. degree can be found in the campus catalog.
See the complete list of requirements for the Public Health, B.S. degree.