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Overview
Key facts:
- Graduates are qualified for health service or research positions in local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, academic institutions, industries, and government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- The Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) program at the University of Southern Mississippi is open to individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree. The degree can be completed in 15 months using a rigorous, concentrated format that includes four classes each semester (including a summer semester). For information on this degree program, contact the School of Health Professions Graduate Coordinator.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Practicum in Public Health
- Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Health Systems
- Health Policy and Administration
- Environmental Health
- Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Research Techniques
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 15 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 71
Credits
45 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences View 2371 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 71
Other requirements
General requirements
- $60 non-refundable application fee
- Minimum GPA of 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework
- Good standing at last university attended
- Official transcripts and degree certificates or diplomas from all previous colleges or universities attended
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE, or iTEP scores
- Official copy of GRE, GMAT, or MAT score from testing service
- Three letters of recommendation (upload to application file)
- Statement of Purpose or writing sample (according to departmental requirements)
- Immunization records (required prior to enrolling in classes if admitted)
Tuition Fee
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International
9094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4547 USD per semester during 15 months. -
National
9094 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4547 USD per semester during 15 months.
Living costs for West Hattiesburg
800 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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