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Public Health (Biostatistics Concentration)

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Tuition USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Johnson City, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health (Biostatistics Concentration) at East Tennessee University is a Master 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 Public Health (Biostatistics Concentration) 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 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Johnson City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health (Biostatistics Concentration) 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. HSMP 5020 - Philosophy of Public Health (1 credit)
  2. ENVH 5100 - Environmental Health Practice I (3 credits)
  3. COBH 5200 - Social and Behavioral Foundations of Public Health (3 credits)
  4. BSTA 5310 - Biostatistics I (3 credits)
  5. EPID 5400 - Epidemiology I (3 credits)
  6. HSMP 5500 - Health Service Administration (3 credits)
  7. BSTA 5350 - Biostatistics II (3 credits)
  8. BSTA 5360 - Clinical Research: Design and Analysis (3 credits)
  9. BSTA 5370 - Categorical Data Analysis (3 credit hours)
  10. BSTA 6170 - SAS Programming with Research Applications in Public Health (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 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).

Admission to the graduate program in public health is based upon scholarship, letters of recommendation, and evidence of potential for success in a graduate program, including:

  1. A minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75;
  2. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
For additional information, please contact the office of the graduate coordinator or the respective graduate program housing your concentration of interest.
The following exemptions may be made for GRE scores:
  1. Applicants who have earned a master\xc2\x92s degree, medical degree or doctoral degree in the health sciences, or other applicable field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution are not required to submit GRE scores; and
  2. Official scores from the GMAT taken within the last 5 years may be submitted in lieu of the GRE.
The exemption does not apply to graduates of foreign institutions. All applicants who are graduates of foreign institutions are required to submit GRE scores.
For additional information, please contact the MPH Program Coordinator, http://mphcoordinator@etsu.edu. You may also contact the respective graduate department housing your concentration of interest.
The College of Public Health begins accepting applications in early September and will continue to review applications through the month of May. However, the College of Public Health only admits for the following fall semester.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee University

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East Tennessee University

Johnson City, United States

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-02-18
  • Start Date 2017-12-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
  • Credits 12
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