SPPH Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
An undergraduate degree from SPPH will qualify you to work in a variety of clinical and non-clinical health professions while preparing you for graduate school and professional programs. Our programs provide a holistic view of health, focusing on the intersection of the healthcare system, public health and social policy in addressing the variety of factors that impact health and the ability to thrive.
Choose from the following degrees and certificates:
Areas of Study
B.S. in Health Studies
Explore the Health Studies degree
A strong foundation in health sciences prepares you for both clinical and non-clinical careers as well as professional school.
Emphasis areas include:
B.S. in Health Data Analytics
Explore the Health Data Analytics Degree
Gain foundational knowledge in health data management and informatics and learn to transform, analyze and visualize health data.
Great for students interested in:
- Data Research
- Health Data Informatics
- Software Programs and Programming Languages
SPPH Certificates
Pair your degree with any of the following certificates:
Pre-Health Professional Pathways
Interested in medical, veterinary, physical therapy, or dental school — or more? The College of Health Science Advising office offers advising in several pre-health professional pathways. Learn more by visiting the Pre-Health Professional pathways website or schedule an advising appointment with one of the pre-health advisers.
Accelerated Master of Public Health Degree
Interested in pursuing a Master of Public Health Degree after graduating with your undergraduate degree? As part of the accelerated master’s program, you will enroll in up to 12 credits of 500-level courses during your last two undergraduate semesters and start early on your graduate degree.
Start now and complete your Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Public Health degree in five years.
Discontinued Fall 2025:
BS in Public Health and Online BA in Public Health
The BS in Public Health and Online BA in Public Health are being discontinued as of fall 2025. This includes the Community Health Promotion Emphasis and the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Emphasis.
If you have questions regarding the BS in Public Health, please reach out to SPPH Associate Director Jaime Sand at JaimeSand@boisestate.edu.
If you have questions regarding the Online BA in Public Health, please reach out to SPPH Director of Academic Operations Brian Young at BrianYoung651@boisestate.edu.