Overview

Prevention Science from Rutgers University equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based prevention strategies that promote well-being across diverse populations and communities.

Students explore a wide range of topics including developmental science, public health, risk and resilience, program evaluation, and social justice. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and applied research, preparing graduates to lead prevention efforts in schools, healthcare, nonprofits, and public policy.

Careers:

Graduates of the M.S. in Prevention Science program are prepared for careers in:

Public Health and Health Promotion
School and Community-Based Prevention Programs
Nonprofit and Advocacy Organizations
Program Evaluation and Policy Development
Youth and Family Services
Research and Data Analysis

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Integrates psychology, public health, education, and social work to address complex societal issues.
Applied Learning: Emphasizes real-world experience through research, community partnerships, and program development.
Flexible Format: Offers full-time and part-time options to accommodate working professionals.
Faculty Expertise: Learn from scholars engaged in cutting-edge research on youth development, mental health, violence prevention, and more.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camden, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A transcript showing the completion of an undergraduate degree (≥ 3.3 overall GPA; ≥ B+ in stats and methods)

Three letters of recommendation

A letter of interest/purpose

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10824 USD / year

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Living costs

Camden

United States

832 - 2048 USD / month

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Funding

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