BS Public Health at George Washington University

Programme overview

The bachelor of science (BS) in public health program offers students the chance to acquire knowledge and skills in the critical component elements of public health.

Faculty: Milken Institute School of Public Health | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

Students should review this Bulletin for the most up-to-date information related to credits taken as part of study abroad, at non-GW institutions, as independent studies, as research courses, or as Lifestyle, Sport, and Physical Activity (LSPA) courses. At least 6 credits in guided electives must be Milken Institute SPH courses, i.e., PUBH, EXNS, HLWL, or HSML.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): Information on the admission process is available on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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