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Tuition USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Degree Master
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location San Bernardino, California
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health at California State University San Bernardino 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 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 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
  6. Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health 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. Management, Organization and Planning
  2. Cross Cultural Aspects of Health
  3. Health Research Methods
  4. Health Education Practice
  5. Strategic Planning and Evaluation
  6. Health Services Administration Leadership, Team and Quality Development
  7. Health Services Administration Capstone Seminar
  8. Field Experience
  9. Health Communication
  10. Food-Borne Illnesses and Their Prevention
  11. Bioterrorism
  12. Hazardous Material Control
  13. Management of Water Quality
  14. Health Economics and Financial Systems
  15. Communication and Human Relations in Health Services

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

In addition to the general requirements of the University, specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (\xc2\x93B\xc2\x94) in the last 90 quarter units of undergraduate coursework and in all post-graduate coursework;
  • Undergraduate coursework in the natural and social sciences, including those focused on cultural and ethnic diversity;
  • Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score;
  • Three letters of recommendation, including one from the school where applicant most recently completed coursework, or from someone who can attest to the applicant\xc2\x92s academic ability and professional promise in the graduate degree program;
  • A statement of purpose, double-spaced and three pages maximum, describing those experiences which have shaped the applicant\xc2\x92s interest in public health, the one academic experience which has meant the most to the applicant in his/her professional career, immediate and long-term professional goals, reasons for being interested in the MPH program, strengths the applicant brings to the program, and skills which the applicant would like to improve.
Students who meet the above criteria may be admitted as conditionally classified graduate students. To attain fully classified status, students must complete at least 16 quarter units of MPH core coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (\xc2\x93B\xc2\x94) and must remove any deficiencies stated as conditions for acceptance into the program or otherwise set by the department\xc2\x92s graduate committee.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact California State University San Bernardino 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 California State University San Bernardino

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California State University San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California

California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months