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FAQ's
What is the minimum GPA requirements?
Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0. Students admitted to the Pre-Health Track must maintain an overall GPA of 2.8.
Why major in public health?
Public health is an interdisciplinary degree that addresses many pressing health concerns. With a prevention focus, public health majors have a great impact on the health of individuals and the population. Students are taught to think critically and identify skills and resources to solve challenges and advance the field. Public health majors positively change the world.
How can I learn more about possible health professional career routes?
In addition to working with your academic advisor, we encourage you to utilize the University Career Center and consider spending time researching professions on the UofL Pre-Health Advising website.
How can I get involved as a student?
SPHIS has very active and engaged student organizations such as the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA). Students can reach out to SPHIS Advisors for more information.
How can I change my major to Public Health?
UofL students can change their major to public health officially by going to the Ulink portal for UofL students. Click on the Academic Progress Tab and view the video, “Change a major”, for more insights.
Do you offer classes online?
SPHIS undergraduate courses are not currently offered online.
Is there campus housing available?
UofL offers options for housing which are located at http://louisville.edu/housing/.
Can I minor in public health?
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences, currently offers minors in Applied Statistics and Data Science, Epidemiology, Healthcare Management, Public Health and Social Justice and Health Equity. The Public Health Minor is an option for students who are not majoring is not public health.
The Global Public Health Studies minor is a collaboration between the Department of Anthropology, the School of Public Health and Information Sciences, and the Program in Liberal Studies. Interested students can review the website for additional details or contact Christopher Tillquist, PhD:
Office: Room 242 Lutz Hall, Department of Anthropology
Phone: (502) 852-2422
Email:Dr. Tillquist
What does the curriculum include?
Public Health is not your average major. The program using learning techniques based on recent findings from the new science of learning. With a focus on learning, thinking and teamwork, students gain knowledge in the enterprise of public health; human biology, health and disease, and culture relevant to public health; the built and natural world relevant to public health; intellectual and practical skills; and the integration of culture, society and public health.
