Overview

The key feature of the program is that a student can count up to 12 hours of graduate-level courses to satisfy requirements for the B.S. in Public Health Studies and toward the M.S. in Applied Gerontology.

Program's purpose

The purpose of the combined degree in Public Health and Applied Gerontology from University of North Carolina Wilmington is to offer an accelerated path toward a Master of Science degree that prepares graduates with knowledge, skills, and competencies within public health and gerontology.

These educational experiences prepare graduates to work in health-related and community-based settings serving older adults, and to be leaders in the fields of public health, gerontology, and healthcare.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Women and Aging
Family Health and Aging
Literature of Aging
Psychosocial Adjustment to Retirement and Later Life
Health Care Access for Older Adults
Social Policy and Service Organizations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

150 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wilmington, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Gerontology View 40 other Bachelors in Gerontology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Essay & short answer
An official transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified), of grades from secondary school.
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson test of English score unless: English is applicant's native language.
Applicant has an SAT-I critical reading score of 450 or higher or an ACT minimum score of 20 on the reading section.
A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

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

21318 USD / year

≈ 21318 USD / year
Out-of-State

21318 USD / year

≈ 21318 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4443 USD / year

≈ 4443 USD / year

Living costs

Wilmington

United States

900 - 1400 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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