Admissions Information

Admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) is a selective process and students are admitted for the Fall semester only. Qualified students may apply via the CUNY application link below. For additional information about the PH major, contact Ms. Nzinga Ajani at najani@hunter.cuny.edu.

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BSPH ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

  1. Completion of 60 credits at time of admission to the program (up to two courses may be in progress at time of application).
  2. A combined minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher from all colleges attended.
  3. Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.
    1. English Composition (ENG 12000 or equivalent), 3 cr
    2. Intro to Sociology (SOC 10100 or equivalent), 3 cr
    3. Introductory Psychology OR Anthropology (PSYCH 10000, PSYCH 15000, ANTHC 10100, or equivalent) 3 cr
    4. Introductory level Statistics (e.g., STAT 11000, 11300 or 21300; PSYCH 24800, SOC 24100, ECON 22100 or equivalent) 3 cr
  4. Any 4-credit Lab Science course

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE

Admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Program is FALL semesters only. Only submit an application if you will have completed PH prerequisites by the Spring semester before the Fall semester you wish to start.

How to Apply

  1. Applications are accepted January 15 – May 15th. PH majors are accepted for Fall entry only.
  2. To apply to the BSPH Program, current Hunter and Transfer students (CUNY or non-CUNY) mustcomplete a CUNY Application. (see link below)*
  3. For CUNY students (past or present), click the link below and select “Apply via CUNYfirst,” and use your CUNYfirst log in information to access your online application
  4. For non-CUNY applicants (i.e., never attended a CUNY institution), click on the link below and select “Future Students,” and then select “Transfer Applicant” from the dropdown menu. (Please disregard the Feb 1st deadline and select “FALL” application.)
  5. CUNY and on-CUNY applicants, be sure to indicate “Public Health” at Hunter College as your choice of degree program.
Access the CUNY Application