Boston University School of Public Health
Since 1976, Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) has been growing, innovating, discovering, and launching the careers of some of the most accomplished and influential women and men in the field. Today we stand among a select group of public health graduate schools. U.S. News & World Report ranks SPH 11th in the nation.
With a rare concentration of top hospitals, medical research, science and technology, and health-related companies and agencies, Boston offers an outstanding backdrop for the study of public health. SPH students immerse themselves in this tailor-made learning environment through fieldwork, networking, and engagement with public health lectures and events.
Recognized worldwide for achievements in research
SPH’s growing research portfolio is one of the largest at BU, America’s fourth largest research university. Our faculty members are actively engaged in groundbreaking research that informs not only our curriculum and scientific understanding but also public policy. From large, epidemiologic studies to bench science, our research and scholarship continue to improve the overall practice of public health.
A balance of academics, research, and practice
An outstanding feature of our 19 degree programs and 8 dual degree programs is the integration of classroom education, research, and field experience. Students at all academic levels assist faculty members in a wide range of public health research. Our skills-based curriculum, practicum program, and extensive community-based service programs prepare them for careers in research, industry, government, and academia.
Come meet with us on the Boston University Medical Campus, meet faculty and students from the School’s academic departments, tour campus, and sit in on a class. To schedule a visit, contact Admissions.
Research at the Boston University Medical Campus is based upon a culture of collaboration between and among the University’s colleges and schools. From basic science to applications that translate into treatments that can improve the human condition, the Medical Campus is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions.
