Online Bachelor's Degree in Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Ellmer College of Health Sciences
- School of Community and Environmental Health
Degree completion
- For students with some college credits
- Complete at least 30 credits online from ODU
Why ODU for Public Health?
Play a critical role in improving the quality of life for local and global communities as a public health professional. Earn your Bachelor of Science in public health online.
ODU's online bachelor's program will prepare you for entry or advancement in public health and healthcare careers. You will learn the skills to:
- improve community public health practices
- communicate public health information to diverse audiences
- assess the needs, resources, and capacity of public health programs
- research and evaluate public health information
When you graduate, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
Is a Master of Public Health in your future? Well-qualified undergraduate students who continue straight from the public health bachelor's degree program into ODU's MPH program may apply up to 12 credit hours to both.
Want to learn more? Contact us!
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Ranked #6
Best Online Public Health Degrees, 2024 - Forbes Advisor
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Required Courses
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.
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Online Learning Environment
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.
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Calculating Cost
- In-state Virginia Residents
- $408 per credit hour*
- Out-of-State Students
- $439 per credit hour
Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.
These tuition rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
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Scholarship & Aid
Scholarship Opportunities
Healthcare Heroes: This scholarship lifts 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 $1,000 for the first semester of enrollment.
Learn more about the Healthcare Heroes Scholarship
Public Health Careers
Public health professionals are vital to global health. Our graduates are qualified for positions in areas such as:
- healthcare management
- population-based research
- community practice of public health
- health care services
- substance abuse reduction/prevention
- infectious disease control
Meet Your Team
Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUGlobal.
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Nikki Harris
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-968-2638
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email:
- healthsciencesonline@odu.edu
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Mark Pryor
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-968-2638
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email:
- healthsciencesonline@odu.edu
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Todd Marville
Enrollment Coordinator
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phone:
- 1-800-968-2638
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email:
- healthsciencesonline@odu.edu
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Ready to get started?
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How to Apply
Finish your degree with us. We offer the upper division (300 and 400 level) courses for this program. Our enrollment team will review your credits from other higher education institutions to determine what will transfer. Then you can apply toward a degree from ODU.
You also will need to submit a separate application to the BSPH program.
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Get guaranteed admission at Old Dominion University
We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. By applying, you will be assured admission at ODU for the completion of your degree.