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Public Health Practice and Policy

University of Maryland
Tuition USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MPH
Delivery On-campus
Location College Park, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health Practice and Policy at University of Maryland is a MPH programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 Practice and Policy 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Tuition: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: College Park, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health Practice and Policy 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. Foundations of Epidemiology
  2. Biostatistics I
  3. Introduction to Health Systems
  4. Health Behavior I
  5. Foundations of Environmental Health
  6. Healthcare Leadership and Communications
  7. Public Health Practice and Management
  8. Public Health Research
  9. Policy and Politics of Health
  10. Healthcare Strategic Planning and Marketing
  11. Health Law and Ethics
  12. Health Economics and Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • The SOPHAS application form
  • Official transcripts from all academic institutions from which you earned credit
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • \xc2\xa0Statement of Purpose and Objectives
  • CV/Resume

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,404 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 651 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maryland 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 Maryland

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University of Maryland

College Park, United States

The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...

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