Why Choose ODUGlobal for Public Health?

Public health professionals make a difference where it matters most. With an online Bachelor of Science in Public Health through ODUGlobal, you’ll be prepared to support healthier communities through education, research and action.

This program builds the knowledge and skills needed to start or grow a career in public health or healthcare. You’ll learn how to::

  • Improve public health practices in community settings
  • Communicate health information to diverse audiences
  • Assess the needs, capacity and resources of public health programs
  • Analyze and evaluate public health data to inform decisions

When you graduate, you’ll be ready for careers in local, state or national health organizations. Qualified students can also apply up to 12 credit hours from this program toward ODU’s Master of Public Health, helping you move forward with a clear and efficient path to advanced study.

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#6

Best Online Public Health Degrees, 2024 - Forbes Advisor

Program Information

Minimum
30 Credit Hours
Total
120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credits with us. This Bachelor of Science in Public Health requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Explore Public Health Courses in the Catalog

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Minimum
30 Credit Hours
Total
120 Credit Hours

To earn a bachelor's degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credits with us. This Bachelor of Science in Public Health requires 120 total credit hours.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer.

Explore Public Health Courses in the Catalog

Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$268 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$444 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change. 

* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

The newest class of graduates through ODUGlobal celebrated commencement in May 2024.
Scholarship & Aid

Scholarship Opportunities

Healthcare Heroes: This scholarship lifts online undergraduate transfer students who will support others’ health by entering practitioner-based health care programs or disciplines that promote community and global health practices. Recipients are awarded $3,000 for the first semester of enrollment.

Public Health Enrollment Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.

Nikki Harris
Nikki Harris
Enrollment Coordinator
Mark Pryor
Mark Pryor
Enrollment Coordinator
Todd Marville
Todd Marville
Enrollment Coordinator

Ready to Apply?

Finish your degree with us. The upper division (300 and 400 level) courses for this program are online. Our enrollment team will review your credits from other higher education institutions to determine what will transfer.

You also will need to submit a separate application to the BSPH program.

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We've partnered with select community colleges to make transferring easy. Plus, you could earn Guaranteed Admission to ODU when you transfer!

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