Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Public Health)
Field of Study:
$21,578/Yr
The Public Health major comprises the following concentrations:
- The Allied Health concentration seeks to augment the career portfolio of the allied health professional or student. Students must currently hold or must be actively pursuing a state licensure in an allied health field and may be eligible to receive a maximum 12 credit hours of upper division credit for their prior experience and demonstrated competency in select areas. Students in this concentration will be exposed to broad areas of public health including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, global health and health policy; thus, preparing students to meet the increased demands for a trained and educated public health workforce.
- The Clinical Trials Research concentration focuses on training students in the epidemiology methods used in clinical research. The curriculum provides students a thorough understanding of the management of research studies, the scientific literature related to drugs, medical devices and other new therapies, and the federal regulations related to conducting clinical trials. Students are prepared to design and answer research questions, collect and manage data and communicate research findings to both scientific and lay audiences. An internship experience provides necessary experience in a clinical research setting. Potential places of employment for graduates include hospitals, contract research organizations, medical schools and pharmaceutical companies where graduatesl assist with and manage clinical research studies.?
- The Community-Based Public Health concentration focuses on identifying and exploring ways to influence the multi-level determinants of population health and health behaviors, from a perspective that prioritizes health equity and social justice. Approaches focus on community- and system-level strategies to promote health and healthy behaviors among populations and eliminate health disparities through media, policy and education initiatives. Career options include the public sector, social services, non-profit agencies and other community-based health promotion and advocacy efforts. Graduates are prepared to assist with developing, implementing and coordinating public health interventions that promote community health and organize diverse communities around issues related to health and health behavior.?
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $21578 (USD 21578) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Accomodation | $12048 (USD 12048) |
Compulsory Fees | $8605 (USD 8605) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $2094 (USD 2094) |
Total Cost | $22747 (USD 22747) |
Previous Year Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $20463 (USD 20463) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Admission decisions are based upon the following:
- cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.
- Minimum 120 total credit hours, minimum 39 upper-division credit hours and minimum 2.000 major GPA and 2.000 cumulative GPA.
- Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
Career and Placement after Course
The history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society. The basic concepts, methods and tools of public health data collection, use and analysis and why evidence-based approaches are an essential part of public health practice. The concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations. The underlying science of human health and disease, including opportunities for promoting and protecting health across the life course.
- Community Health Specialist
- Quality Improvement Coordinator
- Public Health Administrator
- Research Assistant
- Prevention Specialist
- Public Health Educator
- Public Health Epidemiologist
- Public Health Consultant
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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