Address the public health challenges of tomorrow and protect the health of millions.
Through our unique service-learning component, you will directly engage with populations and observe how your coursework translates into real-world settings.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about the BSPH program!
Note: The School of Public Health is not directly involved in the admission, financial aid, or scholarship process for those applying to enter as first-year students.
Mara Leff Koperwas (BCHS '16)
Director of Undergraduate Curriculum
If you are a current Pitt student with questions about transferring into the program, contact Mara Koperwas.
Christian Goetz
Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator
With other questions or to request more information about the program, contact Christian Goetz.
What starts as a month-long summer program is quickly becoming a powerful pipeline: the Public Health Science Academy is helping Pittsburgh students discover public health and continue that interest into Pitt’s BSPH program.
Emily Thomas, an MPH student at Pitt Public Health, draws on her family’s experiences with transplants and health challenges to advocate for organ donation and public health, turning personal lessons into community impact.
When someone experiences cardiac arrest, every second counts. Survival often depends on more than advanced clinical care—it begins in the community. Recognizing this, UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh have partnered with community groups to break down barriers and empower everyday people to become lifesavers. The initiative also invests in future public health leaders. Undergraduate students from Pitt’s School of Public Health serve as trainers, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.
