Bachelor of Science in Public Health Admission Requirements Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) prepares undergraduate students for careers in the public health workforce and for advanced study in health-related fields, including public health, medicine, and health policy. Grounded in an understanding of how structural and social inequities affect health outcomes, the program provides a strong foundation in public health theory, applied practice, and community-centered approaches.
The BSPH curriculum integrates core public health domains, including foundational knowledge, practical skills, and research experience. Graduates are prepared to translate public health principles into real-world practice and to address health disparities and socio-environmental challenges in urban and under-resourced communities. Alumni pursue careers in local, state, and national public health agencies, health and social service organizations, community-based organizations, or continue into graduate and professional education.
Application Requirements
The BSPH program accepts applications for matriculation for the Fall semester. To apply for an undergraduate program in the College of Science of Health, prospective students must complete .
- University admissions application
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Overall GPA of 2.5 or above
- A personal essay describing the student鈥檚 motivations and reasoning for pursuing a public health degree at CDU
- Official transcript from all post-secondary schools attended
- For Transfer Students, no more than 75-semester units or 112 quarter units of approved transferable credit
For more information, please contact Ms. Claudia Corleto (323) 563-5890 or via email claudiacorleto@cdrewu.edu.
International Student Applicants
We do not require a separate application or an additional fee, and you should be prepared to meet all admissions requirements outlined above.
Application Requirements for all applicants submitting coursework outside of the USA:
- Coursework completed outside the US must be evaluated for US course equivalency from one of the following services (course-by-course evaluation required):
If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Affairs can help. You can contact CDU鈥檚 Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Director, Office of International Affairs, Dr. Lejeune Lockett, lejeunelockett@cdrewu.edu, or (323) 357-3458.