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.
Grace M. Drnach-Bonaventura (EdD ’24), assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, received a Distinguished Early Career Award from her alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, where she earned her doctorate in social and comparative analysis of education. At Pitt Public Health, she teaches undergraduate and graduate students and studies the intersection of public health, health equity and education.
Emily Snyder, undergraduate advisor for Pitt Public Health’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, received the 2026 Provost Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Student Success in the Professional Staff Academic Advisor category. The award recognizes staff, faculty and administrators who positively impact the student experience through collaborative, holistic advising and student success practices. Each award consists of a cash prize of $1,000 and a grant of $1,500 to support professional development activities. All awardees will be honored publicly at a reception event on March 26.
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.
