Science in Public Health
at San Francisco State University
The mission of the Department of Public Health (formerly Health Education) at San Francisco State University is to promote health and health equity at the individual, community, and structural levels through transformative education, research, scholarship and service, all of which value diversity, engage communities and are grounded in cultural humility.
Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is designed to build students’ knowledge and skills in the field of public health and provide a pathway for graduates to enter a range of professions to influence and support the health of communities. Students engage with a curriculum grounded in public health competencies of social determinants of health, epidemiology, health policy, community organizing, health and power inequities, public health programming and practice in the field. They also build skills to support their agency as informed and engaged participants in a democracy; these include, but are not limited to, oral and written communication skills, quantitative, scientific and information literacy, critical thinking, critical consciousness, cultural humility, teamwork, leadership and creative problem solving. This public health foundation prepares students for a broad range of roles and types of jobs where they may use knowledge, skills and values gained from their public health training to address public health challenges of the 21st century and to advocate for and build healthy communities.
SFSU Campus Life
San Francisco State University, located in the heart of Northern California, is one of the most sought-after places to study in the United States. Students are drawn to its world-class academics, diverse campus community, and unbeatable San Francisco location.
- One of the top feeder schools for employees at Apple, Google and more
- Dedicated student accommodation with meal plan
- Well-connected public transportation to the whole city
SF State is among the top 25 most diverse universities in the US – USA Today.
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University (SF State) is one of the most desirable places to study in America. In a globally influential city that’s also home to some of the world’s biggest tech companies, students have the chance to build the connections and experience that will transform their careers.
Why choose San Francisco State University
For social mobility
U.S. News & World Report has ranked San Francisco State University 8th in the nation for social mobility in its 2024 Best Colleges list.
Student organizations
Clubs include fun topics like Anime, K-Pop, and Ultimate Frisbee; academic topics like Marketing and Cyber security; as well as cultural and religious associations.
Alumni have won Oscars
As well as 16 Oscars, SF State alumni have also won: 54 Emmys, 22 Pulitzers, 10 Grammys and 12 Tonys.
Entry Requirements for
Tawjahiya Secondary School or Azhar certificate with 60% average or 12
International Student Fees
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Sessional English | 6 weeks – January, May, August – $5,995 12 weeks – January, May, August – $11,990 |
| International Year One | IELTS 5.5 Entry – January, May, August – $26,000 IELTS 5.0 Entry – January, May, August – $28,500 |
| Fees are not inclusive of scholarships. All applications are subject to a non-refundable admin fee. Stated fees for International Year One do not include tuition applicable for degree course continued at the university. Pre-sessional English (PSE) fees are in addition to your pathway fee and is not available on all pathways. If PSE is required, you will progress onto the pathway programme once this has been successfully completed. Contact our admissions team for more information. | |
Scholarships at San Francisco State University
Reach out to our admissions team for details about scholarships available to you.
