Overview
The Public Health program offered by University of Lynchburg helps gain a foundation in all five area of public health: health behavior and education, health services administration, epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental sciences.
Students will also gain hands-on experience in the field through course projects and internships. Successful graduates are prepared to take the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Exam and become Certified Health Education Specialists.
Careers
- Hospitals
- Public Health departments
- Government agencies
- Community organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Senior living centers
- Advocacy & healthcare organizations
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public Health Needs Assessment & Planning
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health
- Social Aspects of Public Health
- Public Health Implementation & Evaluation
- Epidemiology
- Community Health Administration
- Ethical Issues in Public Health
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
30-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 2396 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Register online or download a paper application
- Submit an official transcript documenting receipt of a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, and any other transcripts reflecting relevant college work.
- Submit your most recent resume.
- Submit contact information for 3 references from individuals who are familiar with your academic performance and/or work experience. They will receive an email to upload their letters of recommendation.
- Include a personal essay outlining 1) your motivation for pursuing the MPH degree at the University of Lynchburg and 2) your career goals and how the graduate program will help meet those goals.
Tuition Fee
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International
17160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
17160 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 572 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
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.