Overview

In the Public Health program at Worcester State University you will examine the social, behavioral, and environmental determinants associated with pressing health problems and learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate health promotion programs and preventive services to improve population health.

You will also examine health inequalities and other emerging health challenges that impact both local and global communities. Through cooperative, multi-disciplinary experiences, you will receive preparation in wellness, health promotion, holistic disease prevention, and community health services.

As a high achieving health sciences student, you may qualify to earn dual bachelor’s degrees in public health and nursing through our partnership with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

What will you do

Acquire knowledge and practical skills that prepare you to pursue a career in a public health–related profession
Understand the importance of prevention strategies in improving health and well-being
Develop a data analysis plan for evaluation and research related to health promotion
Complete a semester-long fieldwork practicum at a community organization in Worcester or beyond

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health

Global Health

Epidemiology

Health Policy

Health Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: March 3

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Worcester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Undergraduate Admission and application fee, if required

Official high school transcript(s), including first quarter senior grades

Copy of SAT or ACT scores if required (Worcester State offers a test-optional admission policy)

Personal essay: recommended, not required

The admissions committee is looking for students with an average GPA of a 3.0 or better.
Adequate test of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Out-of-State

7050 USD / year

≈ 7050 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

970 USD / year

≈ 970 USD / year

Additional Details

N.E. Regional tuition fee: USD 1,455

Living costs

Worcester

United States

1100 - 1620 USD / month

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

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Overview

What will you do

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Worcester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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