Program Overview
The Public Health and Social Work at San Diego State 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
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health and Social Work 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
- SW 601 Seminar in Social Welfare Policy and Services (3)
- SW 619 Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3)
- SW 620A Seminar in Human Behavior and Social Environment (3)
- SW 690 Seminar in Social Work Research Methods (3)
- SW 630 Social Work Practice: A Generalist Perspective (3)
- SW 650 Field Practicum (3-8) Cr/NC
- SW 631 Social Work Practice: Individuals, Families,
- and Groups (3)
- SW 632 Social Work Practice: Organizations and Communities (3)
- SW 650 Field Practicum (3-8) Cr/NC
- SW 740 Adv Sem Social Wk Admin (3)
- SW 755 Advanced Field Practicum (4-8) Cr/NC
- SW 797 Research (3)
- SW 745 Sem: Adv Admin Models (3)
- SW 755 Advanced Field Practicum (4-8) Cr/NC
- A Social Work Elective. Any of the courses numbered: SW 702 Sem Sw Pol & Serv (3)
- SW or PH 799A Thesis (3)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
BA with a Liberal Arts background
Three letters of reference
Personal statement
Statistics Course
Experience in human or social services
GPA of 3.0 and above
GRE (and TOFEL if applicable)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,938 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 8,242 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Diego State 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 San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, United States
San Diego State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months