Overview

Gain a broad foundation of the principles of public health, learn how to plan effective educational programs and evaluate results.

The Public Health - Social and Behavioral Sciences program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares graduates to:

Find, understand and apply relevant public health literature
Design and implement programs that improve public health by fostering change in individual behaviors, environmental conditions and social policy
Evaluate public health programs through data collection and analysis
Engage individuals and communities in discussion and decision-making to clarify shared public health goals

Careers

UMass Lowell's Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences program prepares graduates for positions in health insurance companies, hospitals, clinics and community organizations.

Example job titles include:

Substance Use Treatment Project Coordinator
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Program Specialist
Research Associate
Infectious Disease Contracts Manager
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Drug Authorization Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Public Health Policy
Leadership & Management in Public Health
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
MPH Practicum
Integrated Practical Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences master’s and doctoral applicants must submit:

An application
An application fee
A statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
Official test score report
Resume (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28398 USD / year

≈ 28398 USD / year
Out-of-State

28398 USD / year

≈ 28398 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16186 USD / year

≈ 16186 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional Program: $24,430 per year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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

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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

Additional Details

Living costs

Lowell

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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