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Tuition USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Pittsburgh, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Health at University of Pittsburgh 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 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: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
  6. Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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. HPA/2268/Physical Activity And Health/3.0
  2. HPA/2269/Obesity Prevention And Treatment/3.0
  3. HPA/2320/Psychosocial Aspects Of Health/3.0
  4. HPA/2322/Evidence Based Health Program Planning/3.0
  5. HPA/2371/Advanced Exercise Physiology
  6. HPA 2371 and the associated laboratory experience are required to be taken in the same academic term./3.0
  7. HPA/2374/Exercise Testing, Prescription, And Supervision/3.0
  8. HPA/2375/Research And Experimental Design In Exercise Physiology/3.0
  9. HPA/2390/Nutrition In Sport And Exercise/3.0
  10. HPA/2990/Research Seminar In Hpa
  11. HPA2269Obesity Prevention And Treatment3.0
  12. HPA2320Psychosocial Aspects Of Health3.0
  13. HPA2375Research And Experimental Design In Exercise Physiology3.0

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).

  • Completed School of Education Admissions Application.

  • A non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) by credit card, check, or money order payable to \'University of Pittsburgh\'.

  • Official transcripts from every institution attended.

  • Official, third-party evaluation of all international transcripts for applicants who have not received a master\'s degree within the United States. We strongly recommend using World Education Services (WES) to complete this service.

  • An minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

  • Statement of career goals and objectives (can be uploaded into the online application).

  • Three letters of recommendation (see online application for electronic letters of recommendation).

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Pittsburgh 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.

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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