Program Overview
The Public Health at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,196 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,196 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Health 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
- Biostatistics
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Principles of Epidemiologic Research
- Introduction to Public Health Systems and Population Based Health Programs
- Social and Behavioral Science
- Fundamentals of Environmental Health Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
- Official bachelor degree transcripts from an accredited university or college.
- An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Currently working in the health care field or enrolled in an accredited health related degree program.
- Applications to the Public Health certificate program are processed through the Apply Yourself Online Application System.
- Once admitted, students must also complete a School of Public Health registration form *enrolled certificate students cannot register for classes until the form has been completed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,196 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,196 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,196 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,196 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham 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.
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