About Our Program
We are integrating perspectives from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities around one of the defining local, national, and international endeavors of our times—public health.
Welcome to the dynamic world of Public Health & Society (PH&S), the newest interdisciplinary undergraduate course of study in Arts & Sciences (A&S) at WashU. A degree in PH&S provides a robust foundation for aspiring professionals in diverse fields such as medicine, business, government, non-profit advocacy, and policy. By combining the intellectual rigor of an A&S degree with hands-on professional training, the PH&S program equips you with the skills to make a real impact.
Public health is an expansive field devoted to enhancing the health and well-being of communities and populations. As social beings, our health is deeply interwoven within society's fabric, touching on everything from business and medicine to climate change, civil rights, agriculture, and more. The interdisciplinary nature of our program offers a holistic understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing public health.
Embark on this exciting journey with us and become a pioneer in shaping a healthier, more equitable world. Grow your capacity to tackle big problems and make a difference at home and around the globe. Your adventure in Public Health & Society awaits!
The undergraduate minor program is now enrolling students for fall 2024 and the major will be available in fall 2025.
Public Health & Society is developing out of the Arts & Sciences strategic plan as well as the university’s Here and Next vision. As part of that vision, Washington University will be launching its first new school in 100 years: a dedicated school of public health that will offer significant opportunities for collaboration with these undergraduate programs as well as with the School of Medicine, the Brown School, McKelvey School of Engineering, and Olin Business School.
