Focusing on improving local, national and global health.
The Public Health program offers two majors in public health, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, as well as a minor. Each degree prepares graduates for exciting careers in the diverse domains of the field.
Public Health is a vast interdisciplinary field of study that incorporates all the perspectives, roles, policies, and institutions required to keep our populations safe from illness and injury. Find out more about what our students learn and what they do with that knowledge.
The interdisciplinary Public Health program is led by a team of professors from a range of academic disciplines, including biology, anthropology, psychology, political science, and mathematics.
Mary Dinnean, who graduated with bachelors degrees in psychology and public health, made an impact as a student addressing social justice and public health issues. In fact, she received a national award for her service. She's now a graduate student at Boston University School of Public Health.
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Assistant Professor of Public Health P. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita receives grant to research GUV effectiveness in reducing viral transmission.
Professor of Public Health and Biology Kerri Warren discusses her new role as Rhode Island Public Health Association President.
Four RWU students serving as EMTs in their communities share stories of what they're learning, in class and while caring for patients, during this critical, historic time.
Public Health major Emma Feeley gets real-world training on keeping communities safe.
As its public health program grows rapidly, RWU enters agreement aimed at improving health of Rhode Islanders through research, policy, training.
