Program Overview
The Community Health at Old Dominion University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 Community 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Norfolk, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Principles of Environmental Health Science and Protection
- Statistical Reasoning for the Health Professions
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Research Design and Evaluation in the Health Professions
- Environmental Health Law and Policy
- Principles of Toxicology
- Environmental Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.8 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).
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers, supervisors, and/or employers.
- Evidence of a basic foundation of undergraduate courses in the life sciences, behavioral sciences, and social sciences with a minimum 2.80 grade point average. If it is determined that a student is deficient in one of these three general foundation areas, he or she may be required to take additional course work prior to admission or to enroll in undergraduate course work to strengthen the foundation area.
- A satisfactory Graduate Record Examination (GRE) aptitude score.
- Work experience or voluntary participation in a health-related agency or program will be evaluated as part of the student\xc2\x92s admission package. Students can be admitted who do not have work or volunteer experience, however, students without experience will be required to produce a portfolio of health related volunteer or work experiences that they have acquired during their time in the program.
- A career-goals paper. This paper asks the applicant to discuss his or her career goals and the relationship of the community health graduate program to those goals. This paper is evaluated by the faculty of the school for the applicant\xc2\x92s ability to present a clear sense of professional purpose, as well as his or her ability to write a concise and grammatically acceptable paper.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 20,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, United States
Old Dominion University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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