Overview

Public Health professionals work in all kinds of settings including hospitals, non-profits, corporations, government agencies and schools to research and implement practices and policies that impact the health of large population groups.

A master’s degree in Public Health at Union College Lincoln NE also expands the scope of many other professions including physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and global development professionals. Combined with Union College’s biomedical science or international rescue and relief programs, the master’s of public health can be a great “gap year” to broaden your health knowledge and experience before applying to medical or PA school.

Key facts

This graduate degree is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree but is ideally suited for students with a variety of healthcare-related degrees including nursing, physician assistant, international rescue and relief, social work, psychology, and biomedical science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Epidemiology
Principles of Biostatistics
Public Health
Social & Behavioral Health
Public Health Leadership and Advocacy
Christian Healthcare & Bioethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United States

Disciplines

Public Health View 1152 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or the expectation to finish within the next year.
A statement of purpose: a 500-1,000 word essay articulating career and educational goals
Your résumé
Two letters of recommendation that demonstrate readiness for graduate study.

An application fee of $50

Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher for all post-secondary coursework

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Out-of-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27000 USD / year

≈ 27000 USD / year

Additional Details

Year 2: $18,000

Living costs

Lincoln

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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 Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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