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After serving in the U.S. Navy, Brandon Allmon found a new way to help others: Public health. As an undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, Allmon is building on his passion for environmental health and disaster preparedness.

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Pursue your passion. Help others thrive.

Our Public Health Buckeyes learn to understand, evaluate and tackle vexing challenges to improve health and well-being. You can too.

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Undergraduate programs

Learn how a bachelor’s degree in public health helps people live their best lives, why disease happens, how to eliminate inequities, and why it is crucial to prevent illness and early, avoidable death.

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Graduate programs

Explore our graduate and professional programs and discover how they can help you harness your passion, reach your potential and find novel solutions to help all people thrive.

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Dual and combined degrees

Earn two degrees in less time. Complement your public health interests with an education in six other health sciences or one of Ohio State’s many stellar graduate and professional programs.

No. 1 Best college for public health education in Ohio
5^th Home to the 5th best MHA program in the U.S.
50+ In-person and online programs to study public health

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Meet our students

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Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Health disparities spark Addie Monter's interest in health policy career

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Master of Health Administration

Zac St. Martin inspired to help people stay in their homes, communities

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MPH, Epidemiology

Kassandra Brooks seeks to understand, prevent disease outbreaks

Divisions and Centers

Each division represents one of the core areas of public health and offers advanced training leading to master’s and doctoral degrees. Our centers provide expertise to advance education and research, reaching beyond the university to help communities thrive.