Program Overview
The Public Health Leadership at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 45 months, delivered Online. 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 Leadership 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: 45 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 64,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,972 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health Leadership 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
- Environmental Health
- Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Introduction to Health Policy and Management
- Leadership Assessment
- Core Principles of Public Health
- Field Practicum in Public Health
- Critical Issues in Global Public Health
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Global Health Programs
- Quality Improvement and Leadership
- Public Health and Social Marketing
- Policy Development
- Community Assessment and Health Improvement
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 3.6 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 Requirements
- Prior Degree Required: Bachelor\'s degree
- STANDARDIZED TEST(S) ACCEPTED:GRE, MCAT
- Undergrad G.P.A. : Incoming students had a mean undergraduate GPA of 3.6
- Letters Of Recommendation Required: 3 (academic and/or professional; academic preferred)
- At least 3 years of health-related experience is recommended.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 64,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,972 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 64,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 30,972 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 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 North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
North Carolina, US
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1789, the university began enrolling students in 1795,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2012-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-10
- Language English
- Duration 45 months