Public Health BAS Information
Public Health BAS Information
Are you passionate about social justice, the environment, or mental health? Do you want to help people but aren't sure if the traditional "doctor/patient" path is right for you? Our Online Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health program is designed for those who want to move beyond treating individual patients to healing entire communities.
Why Choose Public Health?
In a post-pandemic world, the need for skilled health professionals has never been more critical. Public health isn't just about medicine; it’s about social justice, policy, environmental health, and data-driven prevention.
Program Highlights:
- 100% Online Flexibility: Balance your studies with work and life, accessing coursework from anywhere in the world and attending evening classes from the comfort of your home.
- Diverse Career Paths: Prepare for roles in health education, epidemiology, community outreach, health policy, and non-profit management.
- Real-World Impact: Gain the tools to tackle modern challenges like health disparities, climate change, and mental health advocacy.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from practitioners who are currently shaping health outcomes.
- The Perfect Graduate School Path: Planning on med school? Doctor of Physical Therapy? Master of Occupational Health? Public health gives you a competitive edge by teaching you the social determinants of health—exactly what modern graduate schools are now prioritizing.
Public Health is a Selective Admission program that starts in the Fall every year. Selective Admission programs have specific admission criteria and a separate application process. To learn more about the Selective Admission process, please visit the Selective Admission page.
Information Sessions
Ready to make a difference? Attend an information session to find out more about our bachelor's public health program.
Public Health Info SessionsHow to Apply to the BAS Public Health Program
Public Health BAS is a Selective Admission program, meaning it has specific admission criteria and a separate application process. For details on applying to the program, submitting transcripts, program funding, and other important resources, please visit the Selective Admission page. Please email Selective Admissions with any questions.
Admission: Fall quarter
Program length: 6 quarters at full-time enrollment
Important Dates and Deadlines
Fall 2026
- Application opens February 1, 2026
- Priority Deadline: May 11, 2026
- Rolling Admission Deadline: August 31, 2026
Apply by the priority deadline for first consideration! Students who apply by the priority deadline will receive a decision by the end of June 2026. Rolling admission will be available until the deadline or the program fills, whichever comes first.
Apply for Public Health BAS
You can find the application within the Selective Admission Portal. Simply select "Start a New Application" to begin! You must have a current LWTech email to access this portal. Please visit the Selective Admission Page for details on how to apply. If you have trouble accessing the Selective Admission Portal, please contact Selective Admission for assistance.
Application Requirements
In order to apply for the Public Health BAS program, you must meet some specific criteria and complete required classes. Please connect with Advisor Angela Bebina for an academic plan to complete all requirements.
- Complete an associate degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Equivalency means you have completed 90 college credits and English, Math, and Social Science or Humanities.
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA across all college coursework.
- Complete a Personal essay as listed below.
- Complete the following classes with at least a 2.0 GPA:
- ENGL&101 English Composition (or equivalent) - 5 credits
- An additional English above ENGL&101, or CMST&220 Public Speaking - 5 credits
- MATH&146 Introduction to Statistics (or equivalent) - 5 credits
- College-Level Social Science - 5 Credits
- BIOL&175 Human Anatomy or BIOL&242 Anatomy & Physiology 2 - 5-6 Credits
Students must have 15 credits of the above courses completed at the time of admission. Students who have courses to complete at the time of admission may be admitted conditionally on a space-available basis. Most required courses must be completed before beginning program classes.
Personal Essay:
Public Health BAS applicants must upload a personal essay. Upload your essay document under the Personal Essay tab in the application. You can upload a .doc, .docx, or PDF file in the application.
- Essays should exhibit effective communication skills consistent with work in Public Health.
- Essay question responses are evaluated on content, clarity of message, grammar and spelling.
- Your essay question responses must:
- Be typed
- Address all parts of each question
- Be double-spaced
- Be a minimum of one page and a maximum of two pages.
- Please note: Any evidence of plagiarism or academic dishonesty in your application materials will render your application unacceptable and all materials will be forwarded to the conduct officer for review and possible adjudication.
Essay: Question Option #1
In the BASPH program, students will have the opportunity to work in groups on projects similar to what they would experience in a work environment in the field. Please write a brief statement addressing both the benefits you have experienced, and the challenges you have faced working/collaborating with groups that are both culturally and professionally diverse in membership.
Essay: Question Option #2
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma – anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.
Program Catalog Page:
Check out the Public Health BAS Program Catalog Page for a preview of the program's courses!
Preparing for Success
Advising
Our highly-skilled and qualified Advisors (also called Student Success Navigators) can help you build an individualized plan to complete all admission requirements in a reasonable time frame and with the greatest chance for success!
The Learning Lab
The Learning Lab is a drop-in tutoring center that supports all LWTech students with subjects like math, English, science, and even the TEAS test. Get support from certified tutors, faculty, and staff with this free resource!
Community Resources
Here at LWTech, we prioritize helping you succeed as much as we can. You can find a list of community resources to help with housing or food insecurity, emergency financial aid, and even childcare on our Community Resources page. We are here for you!
Financial Aid
LWTech's Financial Aid office is here to help you fund your dreams! Apply for funding as soon as possible to get the most out of your benefits. Visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
Estimated Program Costs
Planning for cost of attendance is essential to success in college! Please visit our Estimated Cost by Program page for the most updated estimates of tuition and fees. Estimated costs do not include pre-requisite coursework. For information on funding for prerequisite and BAS courses, please visit the Pay for College page.
Career Pathways
LWTech prepares students for today's careers and tomorrow's opportunities! To find possible career paths in Public Health, visit the main Public Health page, or attend an Information Session, or visit Career Services!
Accreditation
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities at the associate degree level and at the baccalaureate level.
LWTech Policies
In signing and submitting the application, you will be certifying that to the best of your knowledge the statements made are complete and true. This means that failure to disclose and submit official transcripts from all schools, colleges, or universities attended and failure to disclose and submit complete and accurate information may result in the denial of admission or subsequent dismissal from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Your application will be considered incomplete without the required signatures.
Once your online application is completed, make sure to click the "Review Application" button. Make sure everything looks correct, then click "Verify and Submit," enter your name as your signature, and click "Submit". In the application portal, your application must show 100% complete. If it does not say 100% complete, it will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Please note that 100% complete does not indicate that LWTech has received all required documents. Applications are not considered complete until all required documentation is received. It may take up to 72 hours to reflect when a document is received. Please contact Selective Admission with any questions.