Program Overview
The Community Health at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. 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: Online
- Tuition: USD 1,167 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 626 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
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
- Foundations of Health Education
- Advanced Issues of Disease Prevention in Health Education
- Planning and Implementing Health Education
- Administration of Health Education
- Health Behavior and Health Education
- Intervention Strategies for Health Education
- Introduction to Educational Research Design
- Evaluation of Health Education
- Statistical Methods and Research inEducation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements and Procedures
This masters program admits students only in the fall and spring. Applications are due April 30th (for fall matriculation) and October 30th (for spring matriculation). Prospective students must complete the online application and also submit the application fee.
Transcripts should be mailed directly from the issuing institution(s) and reflect all completed coursework. Students are required to submit either GRE test scores (institution code: 1856) or MAT test scores (institution code: 1017). We require three (3) letters of recommendation and prefer them to be submitted through the online application, though we will accept hard copies mailed to the School of Education at the address provided above. We also require all applicants to write an essay in which they describe their academic training, professional experience, and career goals as they relate to community health education. International applicants must request that their official TOEFL test score or official IELTS test score be sent to the UAB Graduate School, and they themselves should mail to the Graduate School a Financial Affidavit of Support.
The Graduate School will notify applicants about their admission status.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,167 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 626 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,167 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 626 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 Saint Mary's College of California
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, United States
Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
