Prepare to Lead the Way in Public Health Online Bachelor of Public Health Program Guide

Public health issues can have a far-reaching impact, affecting nearly all aspects of our lives. Those who dedicate themselves to bettering community health and safety are among the unsung heroes of our society.

Earning an online Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) from Norwich University, you can prepare to thrive in such a role.

Our program is designed to enhance your foundational knowledge across the public health spectrum while helping you grow your expertise in areas such as epidemiology, program planning and education, research, evaluation methods, health care systems, economics, policy, management, and leadership.

And as the nation's oldest private military college, we've built on our proud legacy of service to create a BHP program that offers an added focus on the role of first-responders, military, and veterans in addressing public health issues.

Start Your Journey

Next Start Date:
Spring: January 6, 2025

Call:
1-802-370-3298

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At a Glance


Study around your schedule with 100% online coursework. 


Graduate in as few as 2 years. 


Transfer up to 90 credits. 


Option to earn a BPH degree or a stand-alone certificate in Response Planning for Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention.*


Benefit from competitive tuition rates, especially for military personnel and first responders.


Apply with no entrance exams required for admission.

Curriculum

Norwich University's online Bachelor of Public Health can help you strengthen your understanding of health and public health while letting you explore more specialized areas such as disease prevention, disaster response planning, and crisis management.

The comprehensive curriculum includes courses from the following subject areas:

  • Public Health Core courses: 36 credits
  • Public Health Foundation core courses: 21 credits
  • Health Care Core courses: 18 credits
  • General Education courses: 39 credits
  • Electives: 6 credits

You can apply up to 90 transfer credits toward the 120 credits needed to complete your degree, however you will be required to take all the Public Health Core courses offered through Norwich as part of this program.

Public Health Core Courses

PUBH 301

Introduction to Public Health

3 Credits

PUBH 302

Public Health Program Planning

3 Credits

PUBH 310

Public Health Evaluation Methods

3 Credits

PUBH 311

Public Health Research

3 Credits

SSDA 310

Emergency and Disaster Relief Operations

6 Credits

PUBH 410

Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention I

3 Credits

PUBH 411

Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention II

3 Credits

PUBH 420

Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management I

3 Credits

PUBH 421

Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management II

3 Credits

PUBH 450

Integrative Public Health Experiential Capstone

3 Credits

HHPR 450

Evidence - Based Healthcare Capstone

3 Credits

Earn a Certificate in Response Planning

In addition to our online Bachelor of Public Health program, we offer an online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Response Planning for Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention.*

This advanced credential can help you further distinguish yourself in the public health field by demonstrating that you have the specialized expertise to play an important role in keeping our communities safer.

Students not enrolled in the BPH program who have completed certain prerequisite courses can earn this as a 12-credit, stand-alone certificate by successfully completing the following four courses:

Public Health Certificate Courses 

PUBH 410

Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention I

3 Credits

PUBH 411

Health, Wellness, and Disease Prevention II

3 Credits

PUBH 420

Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management I

3 Credits

PUBH 421

Disaster Response Planning and Crisis Management II

3 Credits

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Public Health

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)

You will be required to submit the following items:

  • Completed application form
  • High school diploma or transcripts showing completion of high school
  • College transcripts (including Joint Service Transcripts) if applicable

 

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Response Planning for Health, Wellness and Disease Prevention*

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses:
    • PUBH 310 Public Health Evaluation Methods
    • PUBH 311 Public Health Research

You will be required to submit the following items:

  • Completed application form
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended (including Joint Service Transcripts)
    • Transcripts should show successful completion of prerequisite courses

Explore additional resources to learn more about Norwich University and how we can help you attain your educational and professional goals.

Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.). 

Start Your Journey Today

Call 1-802-370-3298 or schedule an appointment with an advisor and learn more about the Norwich University’s online Bachelor of Public Health.

*Certificate program launching in Spring 2025