Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health – Pre-Clinical
Become a Health Professional with Our Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health – Pre-Clinical
Are you looking for a degree that allows you to help others while preparing you for medical school? When you pursue our Bachelor of Science in Public Health – Pre-Clinical degree, you’ll gain the medical knowledge and skills needed to propel you into a field geared towards making a positive impact on the lives of others.
Our pre-clinical specialization provides the opportunity for you to receive foundational knowledge in your intended field, preparing you for graduate school or a career in the medical field. You’ll have the option of applying to medical, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, professional counseling, or chiropractor school, as well as other medical programs.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health is accredited by CEPH, the Council on Education for Public Health.
- Each professor teaching your public health courses has a degree in public health as well as local, national, or global experience in the field.
- You’ll be prepared to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification exam after completing the program.
- A required internship, as well as opportunities to participate in research projects with professors, give you plenty of hands-on experience in your field prior to graduation.
- You have the opportunity to receive the following certifications while studying public health at Liberty: First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
What Will You Learn?
- Exercise and sports nutrition
- Foundations of public health
- Health promotion for aging populations
- Introduction to environmental hazards and response
- Methods and resources in teaching applied sciences in schools
- Personal health
- Principles of epidemiology and biostatics
- Women’s health issues
Career Options for Public Health – Pre-Clinical Graduates
- Dentist
- Hospital administrator
- Nutritionist
- Occupational therapist
- Physician
- Physician assistant
- Physical therapist
- Substance abuse counselor
Most occupations in this field will require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Internships and Resources Available to Public Health Students
- Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health is accredited by CEPH, the Council on Education for Public Health.
- This program prepares you to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification exam.
- There are opportunities available for health outreach in a global setting.
- The program equips you with the tools to be career-ready upon graduation.
- You’ll be better prepared to apply to graduate school in one of the following areas: public health, health administration, nutrition, dietetics, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, and medical school.
- With this program, you can pursue certifications in First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.
- Get hands-on experience before you graduate with an internship opportunity.
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
CEPH
