Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Wellness

The University of Portland Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Wellness (BS-PHW) program is dedicated to empowering students to acquire an evidence-informed relationship with their own physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health. Students also gain the skills required to engage with individuals, organizations, communities, and populations to promote sustainable well-being.

The BS-PHW program prepares students for a professional future in population health, health coaching, or integrative medicine. BS-PHW graduates are prepared to pursue a future in a variety of professions, including:

Health Educators
Certified Health Coaches
Health Promotion Specialists
Naturopaths
Certified Nutritionists
Acupuncturists
Epidemiologists
Community Health Advocates
Health Policy Professionals
Physical Therapists
Nurses
Physician’s Assistant

Integrative Health Coaching Program

The University of Portland School of Nursing & Health Innovation's Integrative Health Coaching Program is an approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

There are two ways to complete the Integrative Health Coaching Program at UP:

Complete the two Integrative Health Coaching Program courses as part of the four-year, full-time, in-person BS-PHW program as electives.
Complete the two Integrative Health Coaching Program courses entirely online. NOTE: Only individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree (any field) and are not simultaneously enrolled in any other courses at UP are eligible to enroll in this option. Please click here for more information.