Overview

Highlights

By the end of the program, students will have a foundational understanding of multi-level health behavior theory, data analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methods, community needs assessment, program planning and evaluation, and the ability to communicate scientific information to lay and professional audiences. As the culminating experience of the program, students will write a discovery-based paper that meets current standards for publication in refereed journals.

Graduates of the Public Health Sciences, Health Behavior Research program at the University of North Texas Health Science Center will be prepared to apply to doctoral degree programs in health behavior research or to pursue research staff positions in health and medical centers, public health departments, governmental agencies, and the private sector.

Students in the M.S. degree program in Public Health Sciences are admitted in Fall Semesters as a cohort. Full-time enrollment is required and students are expected to graduate in five consecutive semesters. Students follow a weekly calendar of curricular and co-curricular activity that occupies 8-hour blocks of time, Monday through Friday (9 am- 6 pm). Students are prohibited from holding off-campus employment while in the program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biostatistics

Principles of Epidemiology

Theoretical Foundations of Individual and Community Health

Intermediate Epidemiology

Foundations of Public Health

Thesis Proposal Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00

More details

International applicants should submit their application 6 weeks prior to the posted priority deadline.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

an online application for admission

transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

applicants who have attended foreign universities must provide, at their own expense, an official evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalency

official scores on the required entrance test, as applicable

the $50 application fee, paid online upon submission of the application, or payable by check or money order issued to UNTHSC

two letters of evaluation by individuals in positions to comment on the applicant’s potential as a graduate student and future professional

a resume or curriculum vitae

official evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalency from either World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators

proof of available financial resources, filed with application for admission

Tuition Fee

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International

12654 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 666 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

12654 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 666 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

3116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 164 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Fort Worth

1071 - 1679 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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