Overview

The courses in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at the National University will teach you effective ways to share your knowledge of preventative medicine and to establish public health initiatives that encourage healthy lifestyles throughout the communities you serve. The MPH program emphasizes state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills as well as the communication skills needed to work with diverse populations.

Master of Public Health (MPH) Program Learning Outcomes

Analyze and interpret health data.

Describe the distribution and determinants of disease, disabilities, and death in human populations.

Evaluate the environmental factors that affect the health of a community.

Analyze the planning, organization, administration, and policies of health care organizations.

Apply the concepts and methods of social justice and social and behavioral sciences relevant to the identification and solution of public health problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Public Health

Public Health Biology

Public Health Promotion

PH Program Evaluation

Health Promotion Strategies

Health Policy and Advocacy

Public Health Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 1508 other Masters in Public Health in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.

Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam. These tests are NOT required for those with a GPA over 2.5.

Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).

Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Financial Support: $33,500

Tuition Fee

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International

19890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

19890 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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