Earn an Online Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Designed as a 2 + 2 program where you will spend two years (on average) completing prerequisite coursework at another institution (60 credit hours) followed by two years at LSU Health New Orleans for the remainder of your coursework.
Accepts students from the Louisiana Transfer program, to help seamlessly transfer their completed 60 credit hours.
Future employers may include federal agencies, insurance companies, health delivery systems, non-governmental agencies (such as the Peace Corps, Doctors Without Borders), research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.
Accredited
Accreditation
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The LSU Health New Orleans BS in Public Health (BSPH) program is accredited by Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Admissions
Whether you’re returning to school or advancing your career, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Apply by
Jul 15, 2026
Classes begin
TBA
Admission Requirements
Completion of prerequisite courses (shown below) and at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. Students from the Louisiana Transfer program can seamlessly transfer their 60 credit hours to apply towards their BS in Public Health degree.
| Prerequisite Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
Arts |
3 |
English |
6 |
Humanities |
9 |
Mathematics/Statistics |
6 |
Natural Sciences (at least 3 credit hours in Biological Sciences) |
12 |
Social Sciences |
9 |
General Electives |
15 |
Transfer
Designed as a 2+2 program, 60 credit hours earned at another institution will transfer into the Public Health online program. In addition, the School of Public Health allows individuals accepted to the program to transfer a maximum of 9 credits public health course credits completed at another accredited college/university toward the BSPH degree course requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUHSC degree.
Transcript Submission
If you have copies of your unofficial transcript(s), please email them to bsph@lsuhsc.edu.
If you need to order electronic transcript(s), select LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans as the institution, and be sure to list Ms. Isabel Billiot by entering her name and email address (ibilli@lsuhsc.edu) when placing your order.
Tuition
LSU Health New Orleans programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, helping you advance your career with predictable, affordable costs.
Tuition & Fees
- 60 credit hours1
- Total credit hours per program
- $380
- Cost per credit hour
- $22,800
- Total cost with fees
LSU Online offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU Health New Orleans offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More ›
1 A bachelor’s degree requires 120 credit hours. However, the BS in Public Health is designed specifically for students who have already earned 60 credit hours at another institution. This program provides the final 60 credit hours needed to complete your bachelor’s degree, allowing you to build on your previous education and graduate faster.
Academics
Students who graduate with an online BS in Public Health will gain skills in the core disciplines of public health, including communication and teamwork, problem-solving, health economics, environmental health assessment, leadership, management and planning, and information management.
What will I learn?
Topics covered in this degree include:
- An introduction to public health
- Global public health
- Climate change from a public health perspective
- Health equity
- Environmental determinants of health and disease
- Public health policy and advocacy
- The essentials of epidemiology
Courses
| Public Health Core | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
BSPH 3100 Introduction to Public Health |
3 |
BSPH 3102 Public Health Writing |
3 |
BSPH 3200 Essential Global Public Health |
3 |
BSPH 3300 Introduction to Biostatistics |
3 |
BSPH 3302 Data Analysis in Public Health |
3 |
BSPH 3400 Introduction of Environmental Science |
3 |
BSPH 3500 Health Communication |
3 |
BSPH 3600 U.S. Health Care Systems |
3 |
BSPH 3700 Essentials of Epidemiology |
3 |
BSPH 4100 Public Health in Action |
3 |
BSPH 4102 Health Equity |
3 |
BSPH 4104 Evidence-based Practice in Public Health |
3 |
BSPH 4400 Climate Change - a Public Health Perspective |
3 |
BSPH 4500 Project Assessment and Implementation |
3 |
BSPH 4502 Foundations of Maternal and Child Health |
3 |
BSPH 4600 Public Health Policy and Advocacy |
3 |
BSPH 4602 Public Health Organizations and Leadership |
3 |
BSPH 4604 Fundamentals of Healthcare Analytics |
3 |
BSPH 4702 GIS and Public Health |
3 |
BSPH 4704 Outbreak! |
3 |
*Students must complete a minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork and earn 3 credit hours towards graduation. Registration for BSPH 4100 is required to earn credit. Prerequisites/corequisites for the Service Learning Experience (BSPH 4100) include:
- Students must successfully complete at least 30 credit hours including: BSPH 3100, 3102, 3200, 3300, 3302, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700
- Students must successfully complete annual HIPAA training.
- Students must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Students on academic probation are ineligible to take the Service-Learning course.
Testimonials
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health exposes students to best practices and interventions to improve health and wellbeing.
Careers
Online public health degree graduates will be prepared to utilize a variety of media to communicate vital information to diverse audiences including legislators, community stakeholders, and scientific peers. Future employers may include federal agencies, insurance companies, health delivery systems, non-governmental agencies (such as the Peace Corps, Doctors Without Borders), research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies.
Career Opportunities
- Health Educator
- Program Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Community Service Professional
- Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Health Communications Coordinator
- Research Associate
- Industrial Hygiene Manager
- Infection Surveillance Coordinator
