Undergraduate Admissions
Make a difference.
Join the UA Zuckerman College of Public Health
Distinguished for our outstanding community-based research and for our focus on eliminating health disparities among populations of the Southwest and globally, the University of Arizona's Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health offers tremendous opportunities to its undergraduate students for education, research and community involvement.
In the undergraduate program, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in public health is divided into a pre-professional major (pre-public health) and a professional major (public health). Additionally, students have the option of completing this degree through the in-person program or through our fully online degree via Arizona Online.
With the growing emphasis on health promotion and preventative care, new opportunities in wellness-related industries emerge every day and benefit diverse communities. Our Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Wellness and Health Promotion Practice prepares students for a career in this rewarding field.
Declaring the Public Health Major
Whether you are a first-year student entering the university or a current student looking to change their major into the College of Public Health, we are excited to have you within our program. When first declaring public health you will be completing prerequisite and general education courses in preparation of applying to our Advanced Standing (professional) Program.
How to Apply for Advanced Standing
Once you have completed the necessary prerequisites and attained the required cumulative GPA, you may be eligible to apply for Advanced Standing. Students must apply and be admitted to Advanced Standing in order to graduate with a degree in public health.
