Program Overview
The Public Health Lifestyle Medicine at Loma Linda 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 Lifestyle Medicine 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health Lifestyle Medicine 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
- Public Health for Community Resilience
- Public Health for a Healthy Lifestyle
- Public Health and Health Systems
- Stress Management
- Mind-Body Interactions and Health Outcomes
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Lifestyle Diseases and Risk Reduction
- Obesity and Disordered Eating
- Addiction Theory and Program Development
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).
- Demonstrate college-level conceptualization and writing skills
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or MCAT
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Clinical professional degree including but not limited to medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, nursing, clinical psychology, pharmacy or physical therapy or training as a nurse practitioner, physician\xc2\x92s assistant, chiropractor, licensed exercise physiologist or registered dietitian and 2 years of experience
Prerequisites
- Anatomy and Physiology (full course sequence)
- Biochemistry or Nutritional Metabolism
- Pathology of Human Systems
- Pharmacology
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 23,439 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months