Bachelor degree
Application deadlines: May 1
Processing time: 15 days
Application fee: $65
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: $28,008
Domestic tuition: $9,672
Program overview
Public health is a new field of study at the undergraduate level. In the past, colleges and universities throughout the country only offered graduate degrees in public health. Now, WVU students can start a career in public health after earning a bachelor’s degree.
Students who enroll in the BS in Public Health program are individuals who want to make a difference in their communities and improve the health and well-being of the people around them.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
To be considered for freshman admission, you must successfully complete the following high school unit requirements:
4 units of English (including grammar, composition and literature)
3 units of college preparatory mathematics (units must be Algebra I or higher, Math I or higher and include Algebra II; Transitional Math for High School Seniors will also be accepted)
4 units of social studies/fine arts (any combination of social studies, fine arts or humanities will fulfill the requirement; combination must include U.S. studies/history)
3 units of science (recommended units include biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and environmental science)
2 units of the same world language (American Sign Language is acceptable)
Career opportunities
Potential careers for our graduates include public health information officer, health outreach specialist, health research assistant, emergency preparedness specialist, environmental health technician, health promotion specialist, public health program developer, behavioral health program coordinator, health promotion social marketer, health literacy specialist, global health worker, patient navigator, community health advocate, public health grant coordinator, community engagement specialist, consumer safety officer and health and wellness manager.
Possible employers include local and regional health departments, state public health agencies, healthcare providers, global health organizations, corporate worksite wellness programs, disaster planning and response agencies,the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), managed care organizations, educational institutions, special population health programs, the World Health Organization (WHO), environmental organizations, healthy living initiatives, public and other health foundations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), non-government organizations and non-profit agencies.
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