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Tuition USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MPH
Delivery On-campus
Location College Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Physical Activity at University of Maryland is a MPH programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Physical Activity 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: College Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Physical Activity programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Foundations of Epidemiology
  2. Biostatistics I
  3. Introduction to Health Systems
  4. Health Behavior I
  5. Foundations of Environmental Health
  6. Kinesiology in Public Health
  7. Epidemiology of Physical Activity
  8. Physical Activity Program Planning and Evaluation
  9. Public Health and Research Ethics
  10. Public Health Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students may qualify for admission with a 3.0 GPA, strong GREs [50th percentile as minimums in the Verbal and Quantitative sections (approximately 150 in each section); 4.0 minimum in Analytical Writing], and a minimum of three strong recommendations from people knowledgeable about the applicant\xc2\x92s prior academic achievements and research potential. Applicants will submit a focused letter detailing academic and career goals relevant to the degree program. Appropriate background course work closely aligned with the intended degree specialization is expected.


English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maryland 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 University of Maryland

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University of Maryland

College Park, United States

The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...

University Profile
  • Start Date Summer 2023
  • Language English