About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Master of Public Health degree. The program provides graduates with an advanced understanding of the public health sciences and skills that can be utilized in multiple career fields. The Program prepares individuals for careers in the field of public health, incorporating knowledge and skills that can be utilized in healthcare management, population-based research, and the community practice of public health. Students complete both didactic and experience-based courses, culminating in a community organization-based Practicum that provides students the ability to combine their classroom-based learning with "hands-on" public health projects. MPH is an applicable graduate degree for students from any discipline.
Program Highlights
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Contribute to the JSPH vision to be a center of excellence in the advancement and the application of knowledge in public health. Student centered Learning and Active Student involvement in public health in the region.
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Dynamic involvement with community engagement projects
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Mentoring from leaders in the public health field
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Opportunities to explore and research current public health issues
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Program fees and tuitions rates are favorably competitive with other MPH programs
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Fosters Diversity and inclusiveness and be part of the community
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The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
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Requirements
Starting with the Fall 2026 semester, applications to the ODU Master of Public Health program should be submitted through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). The SOPHAS Application can be accessed through the link below.
Apply on SOPHAS Here >
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Minimum GPA of 2.8 on 4.0 scale
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Tests | The MPH does not require the GRE, GMAT or MCAT
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Recommendations | 2 recommendations need to be academic and/or professional
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Essay | 500 word personal statement detailing reasons for interest in the MPH Program
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Transcripts | From all prior institutions
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International Students: TOEFL (min. 79 on IBT or 550 paper) /IELTS (min. overall band 7.0) required. WES course by course evaluation, if available but not required.
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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