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  • For students with some college credits
  • Complete at least 30 credits online from ODU

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

A part ofCollege of Health Sciences
School of Community and Environmental Health
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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.

ODU's online bachelor's degree will prepare you for entry or advancement in public health 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 health programs
  • research and evaluate public health information

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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. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between our partners and Old Dominion University.

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Required Courses

To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor’s degree requires 120 total credit hours.

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

Public Health (Bachelor of Science) Sample Curriculum

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.

Taking Classes Online

Careers in Public Health

Public health is a rapidly expanding profession. These 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
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Calculating Cost

  • In-state Virginia Residents$360 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

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

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2020 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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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.

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Meet your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUOnline.

Todd Marville
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Todd Marville
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638

Mark Pryor
Name
Mark Pryor
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638
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