Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences

Public Health

The Department of Public Health at Baylor University is a team of scientists committed to measuring health, promoting health equity, improving the well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations in every community, and training the next generation of public health researchers and practitioners. We value the diversity of students, faculty, communities, and ideas, and collaborate to serve and support the health of vulnerable and underserved populations.

"I could see how Public Health students had an impact on the community in real time, instead of sitting in a classroom and reading about it in a textbook or hearing about it in a lecture." 

Chris Amezcua
Current Student

"Our classroom is all over the place. The Public Health program at Baylor trains you to work in all different arenas of health and healthcare."

Beth Lanning
Professor

"The experiences in the joint degree provided me with a toolbox that included research and writing skills, a hunger for helping educate others, and the confidence to continue pursuing my goals." 

Hassan Shaikh
Alumnus

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Jun. 2, 2025
A Passion for Prevention: Public Health Alumna with a Global Vision

Aly Elliott, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) from Baylor University in May 2025, has used her passion for disease prevention and education to benefit the Waco community and beyond. Her strong foundation in health education and global health stems from her interest in epidemiology, which jump-started her love for the field of public health.

May 9, 2025
The Path Forward: Robbins College 2024-2030 Strategic Planning

Following the launch of Baylor University’s Strategic Plan, Baylor in Deeds, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences promptly began work on its own unit-level plan. Using its strategic Signature Research Initiatives as a foundation—along with input from College-wide surveys, departmental conversations, stakeholder discussions, and leadership deliberations— the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences 2024-2030 Strategic Plan was born.

May 6, 2025
Public Health Fair Forges Relationships with Wacoans Experiencing Homelessness

Each academic semester, the Public Health Fair takes place underneath the Interstate 35 overpass near Baylor’s campus—utilizing the same unassuming concrete where Church Under the Bridge holds outdoor worship services on Sundays. The fair’s outreach serves as an opportunity for Waco’s underserved residents to gain vital information about their own health, and it provides real-world immersive learning through a blend of academics and service for Public Health students. 

Apr. 16, 2025
Key Lessons in Patient Safety at “Do No Harm” Event

The Do No Harm event, an interprofessional educational initiative hosted by Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences’ Interprofessional Education Committee, was designed to prepare healthcare students for real-world challenges. Held in March 2025, the virtual event engaged students and professionals from across healthcare disciplines, allowing them a unique opportunity to learn how to navigate complex medical scenarios involving patient safety, compassion, and collaboration across fields.