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Health Science, B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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At California State Unviersity, Fresno, the Bachelor of Science in Health Science is designed to prepare students for careers with official and voluntary health agencies at the federal, state, or local levels of government as well as the private sector.

About

The mission of the Department of Public Health is to promote, preserve, and restore health. This is accomplished by educating undergraduate and graduate students to be effective leaders and practitioners at the local, national, and international levels.

The Department of Public Health offers curricula based on principles of public health practices leading to a Bachelor of Science in Health Science at the undergraduate level and a Master of Public Health Degree.

At California State University, Fresno, the options are designed to provide basic education for careers in environmental health, industrial hygiene, community health, public health, occupational health and the allied health professions.

The options at the bachelor's level are designed for careers in environmental health, industrial hygiene, community health, health education, occupational safety, public health, occupational health and allied health professions. Individuals may be employed by voluntary health agencies, hospitals, public health agencies, and in the private sector including industry and insurance companies.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    120 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include: 

  • Contemporary Health Issues
  • Human Sexuality
  • Public Health Statistics
  • Global and Cultural Issues in Health
  • Drugs, Society, and Health
  • Health Behavior

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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  • Minimum required score:

    61

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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General Requirements

  • Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card or Submit the Paper Application
  • Official English language proficiency
  • Original or certificated copies of in-progress or final transcripts
  • A copy of graduation certificate (if applicable)
  • Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study
  • A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport
  • Statement of purpose, principal's or teacher's recommendation is encouraged not required

Tuition Fee

  • International

    2088 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2088 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    2088 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 2088 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for California

  • 1000 - 1500 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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