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Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)

Kent State University
Tuition USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MPH
Delivery On-campus
Location Kent, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences) at Kent State University 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 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 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 6
  4. Tuition: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Kent, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 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 Programs: Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
  2. Quantitative Methods in Social and Behavioral Sciences
  3. Seminar in Social and Behavioral Sciences
  4. Grant Writing in Social and Behavioral Sciences

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).

M.P.H.: Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, official transcript(s), goal statement, three letters of recommendation and acceptable GRE scores or other standardized graduate admission exam (GMAT, MCAT, LSAT or PCAT). GRE scores may be waived, as determined by department chairs using departmental criteria. Contact the department chair for more information.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Kent State 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 Kent State University

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Kent State University

Kent, United States

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