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Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Program Details
BS in Public Health in Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Public HealthBS in Public Health in Public Health
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The BSPH degree prepares graduates to work in the public health field in a number of entry-level positions, including, environmental health, public health education, and epidemiology. Students complete public health core courses designed to provide an educational experience focused on developing skills to address public health problems such as infectious diseases, chronic diseases, high risk lifestyles, health disparities, and many others. Included in the core courses is an emphasis on One Health, which is a framework that reinforces that human health issues and problems are strongly related to the health of animals and the quality of the environment.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The BSPH degree prepares graduates to work in the public health field in a number of entry-level positions, including, environmental health, public health education, and epidemiology. BSPH students complete 43 credits of public health core courses designed to provide an educational experience focused on developing skills to address public health problems such as infectious diseases, chronic diseases, high risk lifestyles, health disparities, and many others. Included in the core courses is an emphasis on One Health, which is a framework that reinforces that human health issues and problems are strongly related to the health of animals and the quality of the environment. The 120 credit BSPH curriculum includes 33 credits of free electives. This provides students with the opportunity to select an additional major or minor(s) that complements their academic and professional interests. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Create a schedule for all required courses and pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Virginia Tech graduation requirements are set based on a student’s entry term to Virginia Tech. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | https://publichealth.vt.edu/curriculum/graduateprogram/master-of-public-health--mph--degree/accel-mph.html |
| Program Successes & Highlights | https://publichealth.vt.edu/about.html |
Program Credit Requirements
Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of a transferrable associate degree will satisfy general education requirements of an undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. You enter as a junior with general education requirements met. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | You enter as a junior with general education requirements met. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Prior learning score requirements:Â https://www.registrar.vt.edu/Transferable-Credit.html |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1176
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
52.3% of transfer applicants were offered admission with a 3.52 average GPA
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | As a student, you will spend only a portion of your time in the classroom but all your time at Virginia Tech will be spent in an environment that promotes learning and growing. You will find a dynamic residential campus and award-winning dining in an environment committed to well-being. From our health and wellness programs to our hundreds of student organizations and clubs, there is something for every interest at Virginia Tech. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by date of entry to Virginia Tech |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by date of entry to Virginia Tech |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Students must apply as a transfer student having completed or with the intention of completing the Associate degree from a VCCS campus prior to enrollment |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | Public Health-BSPH | Bachelor | BS in Public Health | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Science Public Health | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Studies | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Radford University | BS in Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health Major | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | General Studies, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Health Sciences Degree | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Health Science | Associate | Associate of Fine Arts | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Health Sciences | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Sciences | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Kinesiology, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| George Mason University | Community Health, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| Old Dominion University | Health Science-BSHS | Bachelor | BS in Health Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Medical Lab Science-BSMLS | Bachelor | BS in Medical Lab Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Old Dominion University | Environmental Health-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Recreational Therapy-BSHS | Bachelor | BS in Health Sciences | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Exercise Science-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Exercise Science Clinical Health (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Health Science: Public Health Major, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-1094.00 | Community Health Workers | Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1091.00 | Health Education Specialists | Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 25-1071.00 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 11-9111.00 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. | Management Occupations |
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