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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 72 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Allied Health at East Tennessee University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Allied Health programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 72 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Allied Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. ALHE 5000 - Information Technology in Allied Health Sciences (1 credit)
  2. ALHE 5100 - Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (2 credits)
  3. ALHE 5200 - Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation (3 credits)
  4. ALHE 5050 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Allied Health (3 credits)
  5. ALHE 5070 - Leadership Theory for Health Care Delivery (3 credits)
  6. ALHE 5150 - Population Health Issues for the Allied Health Professional (3 credits)
  7. ALHE 5500 - Methods of Research in Allied Health (3 credits)
  8. ALHE 5010 - Clinical Teaching Strategies (3 credits)
  9. ALHE 5060 - Allied Health Curriculum Design (3 credits)
  10. ALHE 5300 - Administration at the Department Level (3 credits)
  11. ALHE 5700 - Financial and Strategic Planning for ALHE Professions (3 credits)
  12. BSTA 5310 - Biostatistics I (3 credits)
  13. EPID 5400 - Epidemiology I (3 credits)
  14. HSMP 5550 - Human Resource Management in Health Organizations (3 credits)
  15. COBH 5900 - Grant and Proposal Development (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Students who apply to the Master of Science Degree in Allied Health must meet all of the requirements of the master\xc2\x92s degree as established by the School of Graduate Studies at East Tennessee State University.They must also meet the following program specific requirements:
  • Attain a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally accredited institution (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or equivalent.)
  • Hold a professional license in an allied health discipline.
  • Completed GRE exam.
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or complete the GRE exam and based on the following formula score 1700 or higher; (GPA x 500+ GRE aptitude score (V+Q+A)).
  • Three professional letters of recommendation.
Admission is based on the GPA, GRE scores, quality of reference letters, strength of background, and available space in the program. The department can grant conditional admission to candidates not meeting all of the minimum requirements. All applicants must submit an official transcript, GRE scores, and letters of reference before their application will be reviewed.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 72 months
  • Credits 36
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