About Public Health in The Ohio State University

The Master of Science degree is intended for students whose interest is in the academic subject matter of public heath rather than in professional practice.

It is a natural entry point for many students who will eventually continue for the PhD. Because of this orientation, the emphasis in the MS degree program is on building a strong foundation in a particular specialty field, along with the research methods important in that field. To reflect this research and academic orientation, the MS ordinarily requires the preparation of a thesis. The MS degrees require between 45-48 semester credit hours.

There is no practice placement requirement for the MS, however the thesis is an integral part of the MS degree, allowing the student the opportunity to investigate a topic of personal interest and importance to the field, and to integrate and synthesize from the knowledge and skills presented in the program. Use the links below to learn more about the specializations.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 7.0
• TOEFL IBT: 79

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Ohio State University Cost of Attendance

The overall expenses that must be made in order to complete a degree are mostly included in the cost of attendance. The expected cost of attendance for Ohio State students is listed here, according on their style of housing.