A degree in public health

Wayne State's bachelor of science in public health program offers training in public health issues and policies to students interested in a broad range of health careers. A public health curriculum can teach us about the safety and well-being of individuals, families and entire populations both now and for generations to come.

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Alumni Spotlight: Antonio Mercatante, '18

After completing the undergraduate public health program at Wayne State University, I made the decision to join the Peace Corps and become a public health volunteer in Mongolia where I perform a multitude of responsibilities that range from the prevention of non-communicable diseases in communities to teaching health classes at secondary schools in both rural and urban environments.

Public Health AGRADE Spotlight: Abby Vaquera

Public health student Abby Vaquera is a part of the Accelerated Graduate Enrollment (AGRADE) program. AGRADE allows students to graduate with both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. Here is what she has to say about the program.

Alumni Spotlight: Hanan Rakine '19

"I can honestly say that my Public Health degree has prepared me tremendously after graduation. I have been able to effectively analyze and assess the needs in my community to innovate a model to eradicate these disparities."

Alumni Spotlight: Zainab Makki '17

"It is important to understand and apply what you are learning into the world because you will be able to change lives one day with your public health degree."

Alumni Spotlight: Shawn Kaura '19

"Do not be scared and do not overthink the process, just simply live and enjoy the material as you are being presented with the implications the future of mankind will have to bear and are being given the option to control its/our outcome. Enjoy it. Breathe it. Sleep it."

Alumni Spotlight: Sandi Banour, '19

Changing the world starts with one person, and that way, knowledge is passed from one to many. Knowledge of public health can be a valuable asset to any healthcare practitioner.

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