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Overview
Public health integrates many disciplines to prevent illness and premature death, enabling people to live healthier, more productive lives. The field covers a broad range of issues, including environmental pollution, access to health care, bioterrorism, obesity and prevention of contagious diseases. Public health students know they will make a difference in people’s lives.
Possible careers
Graduates with an undergraduate professional degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University will be qualified for early career, entry-level positions in public health agencies and other public or private health organizations. This degree can also prepare students for graduate study in public health, social work, law, nursing, or business and a variety of professional health programs such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pursuing the undergraduate professional degree in public health is a four-year program.
- The major consists of a core set of public health courses and interdisciplinary courses offered through either specialization.
- Public health sociology: Students pursuing this specialization study how social factors impact health in order to improve the health of communities. The curriculum provides students with an interdisciplinary education in public health and sociology.
- Environmental public health: This specialization is for students who have an interest in both the environment and health, how environments impact health and a desire to find solutions to the challenges of environmental effects on the health of communities.
- Both specializations have a capstone course that may consist of internship, research or Honors thesis (for honors students), or education abroad.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 2466 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.8
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of university preparatory courses
- High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA
- Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores
- Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community
- Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement(e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)
- Status as a first-generation university student
- High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors
Tuition Fee
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International
37947 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37947 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
35019 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35019 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
11936 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11936 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Columbus
940 - 1520 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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