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
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Education View 160 other Masters in Health Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

GRE scores

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 Fee

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International

18032 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9016 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

18032 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9016 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

9274 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4637 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Health Behavior and Health Education.

Available Scholarships

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