Bachelor of Public Health
- Vermillion, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Online
- Bachelor
About the program
An MPH covering the social, Environmental and behavioural influences on population health.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (1): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Public Health in MPH to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in behavioural and social influences
- Research techniques and data analysis. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Local authorities
- Charities
- Data analysis
- Health care management
- Health education
Curriculum
- Explores public health problems across communities and their environmental
- Behavioural and social influences
- Research techniques and data analysis
- How evidence can influence policy
- Advanced health promotion
- Leadership in public and social health
- And communicable disease.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school with about 2.6 US GPA
- or ACT 21+ or SAT 1070+
- official transcripts
- passport
- financial ability form for I-20
- English proof (TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE 48)
- Grade/entry criteria: 2.6 US-equivalent GPA OR ACT 21+ OR SAT 1070+ generally admitted.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 48
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,616 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $21 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | Public Health & Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed,Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate students may qualify for University of South Dakota merit scholarships subject to academic and applicant criteria. Amounts and renewal terms vary; awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Scholarships
International undergraduate students may qualify for University of South Dakota merit scholarships subject to academic and applicant criteria. Amounts and renewal terms vary; awards are not guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,616 USD per year. The application fee is $21 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.6. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 48, Cambridge 169.
International undergraduate students may qualify for University of South Dakota merit scholarships subject to academic and applicant criteria. Amounts and renewal terms vary; awards are not guaranteed.