Graduate Degree Program

Impact the community, change the world as a graduate student in the College of Public Health

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Why choose public health at Ohio State?

• Ranked 11th of all public schools of public health; MHA program ranked 10th of all health care management programs • Part of the most comprehensive health sciences campus in the nation • Research opportunities through the Wexner Medical Center, named one of “America’s Best Hospitals” • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certified building with wet labs and two student computer labs • Research with faculty studying emerging health threats, population health and social determinants of health • First accredited college of public health in Ohio

Class Profile Applications Received

Students Enrolled

680

145

MPH: 96

MHA: 30

MS: 6

PhD: 13

Academic Averages

Undergraduate GPA 3.48 GRE: Quantitative Percentile 59, Verbal Percentile 63, Writing 4.27 Class Composition

Female 70% In State 72% Male 30% Out of State 28% Median Age 24 International or Dual Citizen 8.4%

Race/Ethnicity

African American/Black 8% Hispanic 3% Asian 9% Native American <1% Caucasian 69% Two or More Races 2% Undisclosed 8%

*Class profile reflects five year average

Developing future health professionals Career services

• Our recent graduates report a 91% employment/continued education rate • The career services staff assist students with finding internship, practicum and residency opportunities; exploring careers; and planning for the job search • Individual career appointments are available to all College of Public Health students and alumni • Students connect to our active and engaged alumni through on-campus networking events and our Alumni Connect mentoring program

Public health careers • Statistical analyst in the health insurance industry • Surveillance program administrator in a state health department • Analyst for the FDA • Director of health education programs at a local health department • Healthcare consultant for Ernst & Young • Research scientist for Eli Lily • Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer for the CDC

Experiences beyond the classroom The College of Public Health encourages students to explore public health around the world through study abroad opportunities. Students have traveled to Ghana, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Haiti, Cameroon and Rwanda to conduct public health research and experience global public health issues. All Master of Public Health students are required to complete a practicum and all Master of Health Administration students are required to complete an administrative residency where students put their knowledge into practice at the local, national and international level.

Imagine yourself here Our students

• Come from a range of academic and social backgrounds both domestically and internationally • Have the option of pursuing dual and combined degrees in several areas including law, medicine, veterinary medicine, social work, nursing, business, pharmacy and public policy • Earn assistantships, fellowships and scholarships to support their graduate studies • Actively participate in a number of student organizations within our college and across campus to develop leadership skills and strengthen their professional networks Our faculty • Advise and guide students throughout the duration of their degree program • Foster local, regional, national and international partnerships • Engage in high quality teaching, research and service activities • Lead in external grant funding among university faculty • Are nationally and internationally recognized in their respective fields of study

Our home For a student, a university’s location is almost as important as its programs. And it would be hard to find a city that offers more than Columbus. Whether it’s a practicum or residency at a Fortune 500 company, hands-on experience at one of the world’s biggest research institutes, meaningful position in state government or just the fun of a vibrant cultural scene, the role Columbus plays in a student’s education is immeasurable. And, with one of the best job markets in the Midwest, Columbus isn’t just a great place to get a degree, it’s also a great place to launch a career.

Graduate degrees and specializations Master of Public Health (MPH) • Biomedical Informatics • Biostatistics • Clinical Translational Science • Environmental Health Sciences • Epidemiology • Health Behavior and Health Promotion • Health Services Management and Policy • Program for Experienced Professionals; part-time MPH program for full-time working professionals • Veterinary Public Health Master of Health Administration (MHA) Master of Science (MS) • Biomedical Informatics • Biostatistics • Environmental Health Sciences • Epidemiology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Environmental Health Sciences • Epidemiology • Health Behavior and Health Promotion • Health Services Management and Policy • Interdisciplinary Biostatistics PhD program – Public Health Specialization

The College of Public Health partners with other health science colleges at Ohio State to offer a graduate interdisciplinary specialization in global health.

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