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Graduate Pathway in Public Health

Saint Mary's College of California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Pre-Master
Duration 6 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Pathway in Public Health at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Pre-Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 6 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 Graduate Pathway in Public 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: 6 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 5.5
  5. Tuition: USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Pathway in Public 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. Academic Reading/Writing I (Pathway students only)
  2. Academic Speaking/Listening I (Pathway students only)
  3. Social and Behavioral Science Core
  4. Introduction to Epidemiology
  5. Academic Reading/Writing II (Pathway students only)
  6. Academic Speaking/Listening II (Pathway students only)
  7. Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
  8. Introduction to Public Health and Population-Based Health Programs
  9. Academic English Skills (Pathway students only)
  10. Social and Behavioral Science Core
  11. Introduction to Epidemiology
  12. Biostatistics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements:
Direct Admission
  • A bachelor\'s degree or equivalent with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum GRE or GMAT scores, if required by desired degree program
  • The degree program you select may have additional requirements with which you must comply
2-Semester Standard Pathway Program
  • 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • 2.5 undergraduate GPA
1-Semester Accelerated Pathway Program
  • 4-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • 2.5 undergraduate GPA
English Language Requirements:

Direct Admission

  • TOEFL iBT 80+
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTEA 53
  • Successful completion of Academic English Level 5
2-Semester Standard Pathway Program
  • TOEFL iBT 65 or
  • IELTS 5.5 or
  • PTEA 44 or
  • Completion of Academic English Level 4 or
  • Password overall level 6
1-Semester Accelerated Pathway Program
  • TOEFL iBT 80 or
  • IELTS 6.5 or
  • PTEA 53

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 5.5

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

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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
  • Language English
  • Duration 6 months