Future Graduate Students
College of Health
Be on the forefront of improving human health and well-being.
Shape the future of health
Wherever your passion lies – nutrition, public health, physical activity, or human development and family sciences – you care about the health and well-being of others and want to make a positive difference in all lives.
We share your passion, as well as a commitment to health equity. As a graduate student at Oregon State, you’ll work closely with faculty and peers who share your interests and values. You’ll work collaboratively on interdisciplinary research and outreach projects and also benefit from small class sizes.
Public health and human sciences graduate degrees
We offer graduate degree programs in Corvallis, Bend and 100% online through top-ranked Ecampus.
How to apply
Review application deadlines and required materials.
The GRE is not required.
We have eliminated this barrier to promote a more equitable, diverse and inclusive student body.
$37,734,459 in research funding in FY 2024
Engage in graduate research opportunities
The College of Health provides numerous opportunities for you to immerse yourself in research.
You’ll have direct access to faculty and their research projects, and the ability to create your own project.
- Learn more about graduate student research.
- Explore our research projects, programs and laboratories.
Financial Aid, Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees
- Tuition and fees (Please note that MPH credits have their own rate, as is reflected in the tuition document.)
- Cost of living in Corvallis
Funding options
Student and alumni testimonials
Samantha Ross, PhD ‘19
Kinesiology
“OSU offered an exciting opportunity to study kinesiology and adapted physical activity. It was exciting to explore connections between the design and delivery of physical activity instruction for individuals with disabilities, and broader community-based health promotion.”
Grady Maxwell, MPH ’09
Public Health
“Additionally, Corvallis is a wonderful city to live in; there are countless opportunities to get involved in the community and explore the great outdoors that Oregon has to offer.”
Grady currently serves as a regional safety and health manager for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Ines de Pierola, PhD student
Human Development and Family Studies
“I chose Oregon State to pursue my PhD due to its strong research focus across disciplines. The HDFS program offers a collaborative environment that allows for collaboration with multiple faculty and students.”
Rachel Harmon, MS-PD ’24
Nutrition
“I feel really fortunate to have been matched with OSU. I have had an amazing experience with my program as well as the learning experiences through the capstone project, internship, and didactic days. I also love the location of the college.”
Contact us
Our graduate recruiter can answer your questions about Oregon State graduate programs and chat about your interests, the application process and more.
Email David or call 541-737-5616.
Accreditation
Many of the programs in the College of Health hold program-level accreditations.