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Tuition USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MPH
Duration 24 months
Delivery Online
Location Lisle, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health at Benedictine University is a MPH programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 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: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

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. Public Health Systems
  2. Biostatistics
  3. Epidemiology
  4. Health Policy
  5. Public Health Ethics
  6. Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health
  7. Environmental Health
  8. Methods of Research in Public Health
  9. Cultural Context of Health
  10. Biological Aspects of Public Health
  11. Management of Health Services Organizations
  12. Community Health Analysis
  13. Internship
  14. Public Health System
  15. Health Policy
  16. Management of Health Services Organizations
  17. Marketing of Health Services
  18. The Business of Healthcare
  19. Emergency Preparedness in Public Health
  20. Psychology and Sociology of Disasters
  21. Emergency Response and Recovery
  22. Behavioral and Social Aspects of Public Health
  23. Cultural Context of Health
  24. Public Health Education Methods
  25. Public Health Education Programs and Skills
  26. Marketing of Public Health
  27. Media, Technology and Public Health (Elective)
  28. Biostatistics
  29. Epidemiology
  30. Methods of Research in Public Health
  31. Applied Epidemiology
  32. Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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).


Students must have an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may be admitted on a provisional basis.

International students must complete evaluation by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) to assess prior learning in other countries as it compares to U.S. education.

All international students must demonstrate they have met the English proficiency requirements for the degree program to which they are applying. Students applying to graduate programs must meet one of the following requirements:

  • TOEFL Paper Based Test: 550
  • TOEFL Internet Based Test: 78
  • IELTS Exam: 6.0

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 620 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Benedictine 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 Benedictine University

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Benedictine University

Lisle, United States

Benedictine University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months