Program Overview
The Social Work - Public Health at University of Nebraska Omaha 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 Social Work - 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Omaha, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work - 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
- Foundations of Public Health
- Health Behavior
- Health Services Administration
- Public Health, Environment, & Society
- Epidemiology in Public Health
- Biostatistics I
- Health Care Finance
- Health Care Policy
- Research & Computer Applications
- Clinical Social Work with Individuals
- Clinical Social Work with Groups
- Social Work Practice with Sexual Concerns
- Social Work Practice in Health and Mental Health
- Supervision and Personnel Administration
- Social Welfare Planning
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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).
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Please answer the following statements/questions in a total of five (5) double-spaced, typewritten pages (12 point font). Your application is considered incomplete if these instructions are not followed.
- A brief autobiographical statement that discusses who you are and the experiences that led you to social work. Trace the development of your interest in social work. Why have you chosen social work as a profession? Describe the key motivating figure(s), role model(s), or experience(s) important to your decision to become involved in social work.
- Discuss your career objectives as a professional social worker as you now conceive them. What do you see yourself doing immediately after receiving your MSW degree?
- Discuss a contemporary social problem. Include possible causes and potential solutions in your response. What contribution do you want to make to the pursuit of social and economic justice?
- In the School\xc2\x92s criteria for admission, we assert our commitment in having students representing diverse backgrounds. Diversity is defined by virtue of: personal characteristics such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and geography, as well as life experiences such as career history, experience dealing with a significant personal challenge, belonging to or working in or among another culture, economic disadvantage, knowledge of more than one language, and/or deep broad life experiences. What evidence can you present to demonstrate your capacity to work with human diversity.
- Please review the Social Work admission requirements for additional information and details regarding the essay requirement.
- Resume
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses is required before entry into the program:
- An undergraduate human biology course or equivalent
- An undergraduate research methods course
- An undergraduate statistics course (this course must be completed with a grade of "B" or better for the MPH program)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 697 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 250 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nebraska Omaha 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 Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, United States
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is a public research university in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Founded in 1908 by faculty from the Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary as a...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months