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About the Program
Want to fast-track your career in health? Our accelerated program lets you earn a bachelor’s in Biobehavioral Health and a master’s in Public Health in just five years. You’ll combine the versatility of Biobehavioral Health with advanced public health expertise, all while enjoying small classes and personal attention from experienced faculty.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this accelerated pathway are ready for careers such as:
Public and community health specialist
Epidemiologist or biostatistics analyst
Health educator or promoter
Health systems and policy professional
Researcher in public health or biomedical fields
Roles in pharmaceutical and biotech industries
Or continue your studies in medical school, physician assistant programs, or specialized public health graduate programs.
What You Can Expect
You’ll start building a strong foundation in health sciences at Penn State Greater Allegheny, then gradually move into graduate-level courses through Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and online options.
Years 1–3: On-campus at Greater Allegheny, learning Biobehavioral Health basics
Year 4: Graduate-level courses, in-person on campus and virtually with Hershey College of Medicine
Year 5: Complete your Master of Public Health, either in-person, online through Hershey, or via World Campus for the Global Health track
Throughout the program, you’ll develop skills in:
Community and behavioral health
Epidemiology and biostatistics
Global health
Health policy, systems, and management
Public health research and data analysis
Program Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.25
Master of Public Health requires 42 credits; up to 15 can count toward your B.S.
Graduate-level courses begin during your senior year
M.P.H. specializations include:
Community and Behavioral Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Global Health
Curriculum Details
Application deadline for current Biobehavioral Health students:
- Third year students can apply for the Accelerated Master's in Public Health Program. Applications must be submitted by February 15.
Contact Kristal Tucker, program coordinator at [email protected].
More information can also be found on the College of Health and Human Development's program site.
