A degree in Public Health prepares students to become professionals who promote the health of the general public through education and skills for individuals and communities. Public Health professionals are leaders who engage in advocacy for policies that enhance and ensure healthy populations.
Students who earn a degree in Public Health are prepared to work with:
Government agencies
Non-profit organizations
Hospitals
Corporations at the local, national, and global levels
Graduate study
A degree in Public Health prepares students for positions with agencies and organizations in the community whose mission is to improve the health of the public through education and advocacy.
Graduates also pursue graduate and advanced degrees in public health or similar fields.
Potential Career Settings
American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Biomedical Laboratories, Diabetes Education Center of the Midlands, Federal Government (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Department of Health and Human Services), Federally Qualified Health Centers (One World, Charles Drew), Hospitals, Infectious Disease Associates, Local/State Health Departments, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Non-Governmental Organizations (Global Health), Omaha Housing Authority, Planned Parenthood, Private/Public School Systems, Wellness Council of the Midlands, corporations (Union Pacific).
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
September 2025
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Roskens Hall,
6001 Dodge Street,
OMAHA,
Nebraska,
68182, United States
You are currently enrolled or you鈥檝e completed high school and have never enrolled at or attended another college or university after high school.
English Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL/IBT/PBT: 61/500
DUOLINGO ENGLISH EXAM: 95
IELTS: 6.0
PTE Academic: 44
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Nebraska Omaha is recognized for its teaching quality and offers a diverse range of unique course options across six colleges.