Undergraduate admissions
Learn the requirements and deadlines to apply to Ohio State’s bachelor's degree in public health.
Apply to the BSPH
A public health education from Ohio State prepares you to improve community health and well-being in a wide variety of careers. We are excited about your interest in becoming a Public Health Buckeye. Review the deadlines and prepare your application to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
ApplyDeadlines
AUG
1
Common App opens
NOV
1
Early action application deadline
JAN
15
Regular decision application deadline
FEB
1
Priority date for financial aid consideration
MAY
1
Acceptance fee deadline
Application requirements
Use the Common App for admission to the Columbus campus. Choose public health as your intended major. Students are selected based on their academic record, leadership, work and volunteer experiences, and potential for success. Students admitted to the university will be directly admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health major.
Students transferring from another university must first be admitted to The Ohio State University through Undergraduate Admissions. Once accepted, you can meet with an advisor to declare the specialization you are interested in pursuing by either calling 614-292-8350 to set up an appointment, or email cph@osu.edu.
Any Ohio State student in good standing can request to change into the public health major at any time. Please either email cph@osu.edu or call 614-292-8350 to arrange an appointment with one of our advisors to discuss the major changing process.
Students interested in the Public Health Sociology specialization must have a 2.5 GPA and have a C or higher in either Sociology 1101 or 1102 (or equivalent) or Rural Sociology 1500.
For the Environmental Public Health specialization, students must have a 2.5 GPA and have a C or higher in both Math 1148 and 1149 or 1150 or higher.
Academic programs
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health
With two specializations to choose from — environmental public health and public health sociology — Ohio State's College of Public Health is an excellent start to a career improving health in local communities and around the world. This nationally accredited program broadens your perspectives and allows you to explore the possibilities in public health.
Frequently asked questions
First, you need to apply and be accepted to The Ohio State University through Undergraduate Admissions. Once accepted, you can meet with an advisor to declare the specialization you are interested in pursuing by either calling 614-292-8350 to set up an appointment, or email cph@osu.edu
Admitted students must have any prerequisite coursework completed by the semester in which they are enrolling.
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Financial Aid
Every student is highly encouraged to file the FAFSA to be considered for the most financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and federal work-study. Learn more about financial aid including opportunities specifically for public health students.
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Information sessions and visits
Register for a virtual information session to learn about Ohio State’s College of Public Health and its programs.
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Request information
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