Bachelor of Science in Public Health
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Why Choose the BS in Public Health Program?
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is an interdisciplinary degree designed for students interested in the population health sciences of epidemiology, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and medicine. The degree also prepares students to pursue a graduate degree in public health and other health professions.
The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences works collaboratively with the College of Science and Mathematics to provide coursework in public health foundations, communication and analytical skills, and biological and environmental sciences. In addition, collaborations with local public health agencies and healthcare organizations provide students numerous opportunities to engage with local public health professionals. All students complete a capstone project that demonstrates the culmination of career-focused skills.
Careers
Our graduates are employed by
- CareSource
- Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton
- Democratic National Committee
- Epilepsy Foundation Ohio
- FDA
- Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley
- Greene County Health Dept. /Montgomery County Health Dept.
- Kettering Health Network
- Mercy Health
- Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc.
- Ohio Department of Health
- Ohio Department of Medicaid
- Premier Health Partners
- Public Health Dayton & Montgomery Co.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Our graduates work as
- AmeriCorps health navigator
- Brain fitness program coordinator
- Diabetes support groups coordinator
- Director of operations
- Epidemiologist
- Fitness specialist
- Health educator program assistant
- Medical school admissions management specialist
- Ohio Equity Institute coordinator
- Population health coordinator
- Project/ program manager
- Public health preparedness coordinator (government)
- Quality and program outcomes specialist
- Quality initiatives manager
- Summer nutrition educator
- System director of community health benefits
Academics and Curriculum
View Bachelor of Science in Public Health program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
Admission
Students must apply for admission to Wright State University.
Entrance Requirements
Requirements for direct admission into the BS in Public Health degree program are in alignment with the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences criteria, including: a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, an ACT Math score minimum of 22 or 520 on the SAT, and an ACT English score minimum of 23 or 530 on the SAT.
Students who intend to enter into the Public Health degree program but do not meet the criteria to be directly admitted will be admitted as a PRE major. Once the student has satisfied the following criteria, they can be admitted into the BS in Public Health degree program: completed at least 12 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25.
Declaring your Major
Students who intend to enter into the BS in Public Health degree program but do not meet the criteria to be directly admitted from high school will be admitted as a PRE major. Once the student has satisfied the following criteria, they can be admitted into the BS in Public Health degree program:
- Earned a grade of “C” or higher in the following courses: BIO 1120, BIO 1120L, CHM 1210, and CHM 1210L.
- Completion of at least 15 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
Current students at Wright State University who are interested in adding or changing their major can also be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program by meeting the above criteria.
Articulation (Transfer) Agreements
Wright State has articulation agreements with a number of institutions. Articulation agreements will assure you a seamless transfer from one institution to another. To view current articulation agreements and determine which courses will transfer, visit the Articulation Agreements page or www.transfer.org.
