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Public Health and Social Work

Boston University
Tuition USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 36 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Boston, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health and Social Work at Boston University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 Public Health and Social Work 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: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Boston, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health and Social Work 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. CP 806 Theory and Practice with LGBTQ Populations (3 cr)
  2. CP 809 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse: Identification and Early Intervention (3 cr)
  3. HB 720 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 cr)
  4. HB 741 Family Violence in Society (3 cr)
  5. HB 743 Social Work with Refugees and Immigrants (3 cr)
  6. HB 749 Social Perspectives on Health and Illness (3 cr)
  7. MP 783 Planning and Program Development (3 cr)
  8. SR 906 Qualitative Research Methods (4 cr)
  9. WP 700 Social Welfare Policy I: Conceptions, Scope, History & Philosophies of Social Welfare (3 cr)
  10. WP 701 Social Welfare Policy II: Contemporary Social Policy Analysis (3 cr)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students are not required to apply to the School of Social Work and School of Public Health simultaneously. Students are admitted to one of the two schools first (generally the School of Social Work) and complete that school\xc2\x92s basic coursework. Before the end of the first year, an application is made to the other school. MSW/MPH students are held to the same admission standards and processes as students applying only to the MSW or MPH.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Boston 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 Boston University

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months