Overview

The Global and Public Health Sciences major offered by Cornell University teaches the tools of public health research and action, and their application to population health issues in the U.S. and around the world. Within this major, students explore multidisciplinary solutions to population-level health issues, with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion; epidemiology and biostatistics; and resource-challenged environments. Sustained improvement of the health of populations often requires a multidisciplinary approach involving the biomedical, social, behavioral, political and environmental sciences, and careful consideration of the importance of cultural and ethical contexts.

The work of public health professionals is distinct from the work of clinical professionals, who typically treat individuals after they have become sick or injured. Public health actions often involve educational and/or governmental approaches that influence many persons simultaneously, for example, in order to address issues such as obesity and diabetes, food security, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, quality of food, water and air, and access to health care.

The major is especially appropriate for students who wish to pursue advanced study that would lead to leadership positions in governmental or non-governmental organizations that deal directly with current and emerging health concerns in the U.S. or internationally.

Key Facts

Employment Fields

Global and Public Health Sciences majors will be prepared to pursue careers domestically and globally in public health, public service, research, social entrepreneurship, medicine, and other health careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health

Preparation for Engaged Learning in Global & Public Health Sciences

Global Health

Epidemiology

Exploration
Global and Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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130

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 1593 other Bachelors in Health Sciences 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

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130

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application (CA)

The School Report

Counselor Recommendation

Two Teacher Evaluations

The Midyear Report, when your mid-year grades are available

Official secondary/high school transcript

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Cornell University Questions and Writing Supplement (CA) or Cornell Supplement (UCA)

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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

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Out-of-State

71266 USD / year

≈ 71266 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48010 USD / year

≈ 48010 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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