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Overview
Key facts:
- A health administrator plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the delivery of services within health care organizations, including hospitals, mental health clinics, medical group practices, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Students earning a MPH degree find positions in the above areas as well as with consulting firms.
- The Public Health (Health Policy and Administration) program at the University of Southern Mississippi is delivered in an online format and not a traditional classroom setting. 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
- Epidemiology
- Biostatistics
- Health Administration
- Health Systems
- Environmental Health
- Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Healthcare Financial Management
- Health Law and Ethics
- Health Economics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 15 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
45 SCH
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Public Health Health Management View 1580 other Masters in Public Health in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GRE® Required
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 79
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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