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Public Health - Environmental Health (MPH)

Degree: Master of Public Health Cost: $792 - $858 per credit hour
College of Health Sciences: School of Community & Environmental Health Required: 46 credit hours
Course Delivery Modes: 2-way extended campusAttend class at a site for a live, broadcast course. Instructor & students can all see and talk to each other., Video streamView & participate in streamed classes online over a high-speed Internet connection from any location. May be live or archived. Locations: 10
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Overview

The mission of the Master of Public Health Program is to provide students with public health knowledge and skills for population-based research, management of health programs and organizations, and the community practice of public health and to provide leadership for improvement.

This program is offered in partnership with Eastern Virginia Medical School. Old Dominion University offers all courses leading to the degree. Full- and part-time options are available. Also, the Environmental Health track has been accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC). 

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Admissions Requirements

All applications for the MPH program are made through EVMS: click here or click the Apply Now button above to start your online application.

ODU participates in the decision process for candidates for the environmental health track.

Additional information about admission is available here from ODU and here from EVMS.

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Careers in This Field

  • Environmental Health Specialist
  • Industrial Hygienist
  • Occupational Safety Specialist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Safety Compliance Specialist
  • Safety Auditor
  • Inspector/ Compliance Investigator
  • Law Regulator
  • Researcher
  • Consumer Advocate
  • Educator/Trainer
  • Risk Assessor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Safety Manager
  • Educational Program coordinator
  • Park Planner/Manager
  • Forester
  • Natural Resource manager

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MPH Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
In-state $792
Out-of-state $858

Rates above are for the 2012-2013 academic year and are subject to change. Tuition costs for Master of Public Health (MPH) students are based upon the number of credit hours taken per semester. Tuition is paid to EVMS for all courses, including ODU track courses. Tuition is due at the beginning of each term of your enrollment. Additional costs to take these courses may include fees, books, room/board and transportation. All fees are due at the beginning of the first term of each year.

For more information, please visit the EVMS MPH page.

Students must show proof of major medical insurance coverage. Students who are eligible for coverage under the policy of a parent or spouse are urged to remain so. As an alternative, EVMS offers a student health insurance plan; details can be found on the EVMS Student Health Insurance web page.

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