Overview

All students in the major complete courses in the three core areas of undergraduate public health education: health policy, global health, and epidemiology. Additional health-related courses in the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities are selected, in consultation with faculty advisors, to align with personal interests and goals.

The Healthcare Studies program from University of Richmond enhances preparation for clinical and professional practice by examining the foundations of social medicine. Courses in health policy, healthcare in social context, and healthcare ethics complement the science courses required for admission to graduate programs in medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other clinical professions.

The minor also prepares rising leaders in business and politics to navigate the intricacies of the healthcare sector.

Careers

Although most students in the Department of Health Studies share a common goal of working in some capacity within the healthcare sector, the career interests of students who major in HC&S are varied and include: public health, health policy, health administration, health economics and health law.

Pre-medical students who choose to major in Health Studies are encouraged to also major or minor in science in order to be best prepared for both the MCAT and medical school.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Studies

Global Health

Epidemiology and Health Research Methods

Experimental Design and Biostatistics

Statistics for Business and Economic

Statistical Modeling

Bioethics

Ethical Decision Making - Health Care

Medicine and Health from a Global/Anthropological Perspective

Biopolitics in Medical Anthropology

Microbiology with Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 692 other Bachelors in Health Administration 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

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee – $50 USD.

One essay response is required.

An official high school transcript containing grades 9-11.

Secondary School Report

One recommendation letter from a school official is required, ideally from a school counselor.

Standardized Test Scores

Because the University of Richmond is need-aware in the admission process for non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. permanent residents, we require an International Financial Certification to be submitted prior to rendering an admission decision.

To ensure that students are prepared for our rigorous curriculum, we recommend that a student whose first language is not English submit TOEFL results.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

65230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65230 USD per year during 48 months.
National

65230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65230 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

65230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65230 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Richmond

1071 - 1750 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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