About Our Program
We are integrating perspectives from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities around one of the defining local, national, and international endeavors of our times—public health.
What is public health?
Public Health is an expansive field devoted to enhancing the health and well-being of communities and populations. As social beings, our health is deeply interwoven within society's fabric, touching on everything from business and medicine to climate change, civil rights, agriculture, and more. The interdisciplinary nature of our program offers a holistic understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing public health. That interdisciplinary nature is why we are Public Health & Society.
How is Public Health & Society related to the Bursky School of Public Health?
- The Bursky School of Public Health is exclusively a graduate school, offering MPH and PhD programs.
- Public Health & Society is an undergraduate program offered within Arts & Sciences. Our core curriculum courses are taught jointly by a faculty member in Arts & Sciences and a public health faculty member.
By combining the intellectual rigor of an Arts & Sciences degree with hands-on professional training, Public Health & Society equips you with the skills to make a real impact.
Join our growing program by enrolling as a Public Health & Society major or minor!
Embark on this exciting journey with us and become a pioneer in shaping a healthier, more equitable world. Grow your capacity to tackle big problems and make a difference at home and around the globe. Your adventure in Public Health & Society awaits!
upcoming
events
Rethinking Global Health in a Changing World
In Geneva and online
As geopolitical influence, funding, and governance models change, global health faces a pivotal moment: Long-standing institutions are under strain, new actors are reshaping priorities, and expectations for effectiveness and accountability are changing. This event will focus on the need to foster innovative approaches for the betterment of population health globally.
Bauer Leadership Session
McMillan Hall, G052
Join the Skandalaris Center for a conversation with Bauer Leadership Academy experts on leadership in action, from early-stage teams to growing organizations. Learn how to lead effectively, make decisions and build momentum in real-world settings. The session will start at 3 pm with networking and refreshments following.
Food is Medicine: Policy and Program Innovation in St. Louis
Delmar DivINe
Food is Medicine (FIM) is gaining rapid national momentum, with growing institutional interest and investment from healthcare systems, federal agencies, and philanthropy. Centering the community-based programs and cross-sector partnerships that have long driven this work locally, this convening brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, and community leaders across the St. Louis FIM ecosystem to share what’s working, what’s emerging, and opportunities for collaboration and impact.
Light breakfast will be served.
This event is co-sponsored by the Clark-Fox Policy Institute, Center for Social Development, Confluence Collaborative, Public Exchange, Center for Diabetes Translation Research, Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, and the WashU Bursky School of Public Health’s Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM).
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