Overview

The Public Health program of Wartburg College will provide students with a basic understanding of the five core public health knowledge areas: social and behavioral health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and administration, and environmental health. Through community-based projects, volunteer opportunities, and internships, students will leave understanding the role of public health in assuring health, improving health, and protecting against health threats.

Wartburg’s public health major focuses heavily on the practical experience students can gain through community-based class projects, volunteering opportunities, and internships. Students will be able to relate classroom learning to public health practice, enhancing the overall learning process and preparing them for a rewarding career in public health or to further their academic study in a graduate degree program.

Careers

Professionals with a degree in public health can find careers with the government and in the private and public sectors. Some will use the degree as a platform for continuing their education in medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or advanced studies in the health sciences. According to the Association of Schools of Public Health, the U.S. will be short more than 250,000 public health workers by 2020. Here are just a few ways to use a degree in public health:

Health care/nursing

Epidemiology

Health education

Policy/management

Biostatistics

International/global health

Public health law

Public health veterinary medicine

Behavioral science

Environmental health

Emergency preparedness/response

Health communications/journalism

Science/research

Nutrition/dietetics

Occupational health

Consumer safety

Community planning

Social work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health

Health Statistics

Public Health Biology

Health Policy

Epidemiology

Global Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Public Health Health Sciences View 2636 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out our online application or the Common Application.

Transcripts from your secondary school. Please include national exam scores (if applicable).

ONE test score. This can be TOEFL, IELTS, EIKEN, PTE Academic, ACT, SAT, or Duolingo.

Financial Documents: International Student Financial Aid Application or CSS Profile.

Please send a bank statement or official bank letter outlining the amount of money your sponsor or family has available to help fund your education.

Tuition Fee

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International

46740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46740 USD per year during 48 months.
National

46740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46740 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Waverly

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.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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