Overview

The Health Behavior and Health Education MEd/MSc program from University of Texas at Austin’s focus is on understanding the prevention of illness, and the promotion and maintenance of optimal health. Our research and study includes populations ranging from young children to senior adults.

Careers

Graduates of the Health Behavior and Health Education master's degree enjoy a variety of job opportunities at health departments, worksite health promotion programs, government agencies, voluntary health agencies, health care organizations, and other settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Activity

Nutrition Education

Stress Management

Smoking Prevention and Cessation

HIV Risk Reduction

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

Successful Aging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

M.S with thesis.: 36 hoursM.Ed.: 36 hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Health Education View 153 other Masters in Health Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.

A minimum required GPA (3.0) particularly during the last two years of college and in any graduate study previously undertaken.

Submit Your Letters of Recommendation

Prepare a Statement of Purpose

Update Your Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Complete Your Declaration of Intent

Students applying from other countries should submit either their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Scores.

Pay the Application Fee

Submit Transcripts

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18032 USD / year

≈ 18032 USD / year
Out-of-State

18032 USD / year

≈ 18032 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9274 USD / year

≈ 9274 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Austin

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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