Overview

Public Health from Western Washington University consists of two to three years of course work in Health Education and supporting areas. This includes required course work in both content and process-oriented Public Health courses, Social Sciences (Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology), Biological and Physical Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and Chemistry) and other electives that complement a student’s interests and professional needs.

Why Consider a Public Health Major?

Public Health professionals engage in epidemiological analysis, assess population and community needs for health interventions; plan, implement and administer health education strategies, interventions and programs; conduct evaluation and research; serve as a health education resource; and communicate and advocate for the general health of the public. Effective Public Health is ecological in its approach.

When planning the focus of interventions, public health professionals consider all factors that contribute to health and disease: individual behavior; group dynamics; environmental conditions; economics; politics, laws and policies; culture, ethnicity, and gender; and the availability, accessibility, and quality of health services.

What you'll study

The curriculum is based on the skills and competencies identified by Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Eligible students are encouraged to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam after graduation. The program is rigorous and CEPH accredited. Faculty members emphasize diverse hands-onP projects and community outreach. At the end of the program, a full-time internship (40 hours per week for 10 weeks) in a public health setting is required.

Sample Careers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

Healthcare System in the United States

Public Health

Research Methods and Design

Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health View 1107 other Bachelors in Public Health 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

6.5

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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

The International Student Application for Admission
$60 non-refundable application fee
An essay that helps the Admissions Committee understand your academic goals, related experiences and/or preparatory course work, and professional goals
Official academic credentials
Evidence of English language proficiency
Statement of Financial Responsibility

Tuition Fee

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International

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
National

26562 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26562 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7995 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7995 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

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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