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Rooted in scientific research and human health studies, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program offers students diverse coursework and hands-on learning experiences to examine how urbanization impacts community health. Leveraging UTA's extensive academic offerings, close collaboration with healthcare experts in our College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and our prime location in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, BSPH students gain valuable practical experience to develop essential skills for thriving in public health careers. A bachelor's degree in public health serves as the crucial first step toward professions dedicated to enhancing community well-being. Graduates can pursue diverse roles across the health sector, including epidemiological research, biostatistical analysis, health policy advising, community outreach, nonprofit leadership, healthcare management, workplace safety, disaster preparedness, and government health departments.
Students must have completed official secondary school transcripts, diplomas, certificates and/or national test examination scores as appropriate for the educational systems in their country. In order to be considered for freshman admission students must have completed secondary school studies equivalent to that of United States high school graduation.
Official SAT I or ACT scores are required for entering freshmen with less than 24 semester hours of university level course work (equivalent to one year of full time study).
 
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 79 on the Internet-based test, 550 on the paper-based test and 213 on the computer-based test. The IELTS can be substituted for TOEFL scores. The minimum acceptable overall score of 6.5 is required for admission. Scores must be sent directly to UT Arlington from the Testing Service to be considered official.