Overview

Students in the degree in Public Health from Plymouth State University will have a variety of learning experiences to help prepare them to identify health needs in communities, plan and implement effective programs and build and support policies that improve the health and well-being of community members and/or special populations.

Key facts

Public Health is a type of allied health science that allows for a broad range of professional trajectories, such as working alongside medical care providers in the clinical setting, in businesses or non-profit organizations, and in local, state, and national government agencies. Students are trained to be practitioners who can address complex community health problems and advocate for ethical and socially just policies and interventions.

In the Public Health program, students will learn to:

Apply principles of health science, sociology, ethics, and health promotion in effective and culturally sensitive programs.
Use effective and purposeful communication with diverse populations to spread ideas that promote health, and reduce health disparities and disease risks for everyone
Synthesize foundational knowledge and the results of inquiry and research to support effective programs and campaigns for health
Work collaboratively as a member of a health and wellness team to improve individual and community outcomes.
Compare and discuss major local, national, and global health challenges related to equity, social justice, climate change, and healthcare access and outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Communication in Public Health
Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Public Health
Social and Behavioral Health Psychology
Ethics, Social Justice, and Policy in Public Health
Guided Practice in Public Health (4 credits)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Applications for Fall will continue to be accepted while space remains.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United States

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Panther application – for undergraduate admissions;
Notarized copies of your high school and/or college transcript translated into English (translation recommended via WES);
Notarized International Financial Certification Form, which includes copies of bank verification (evidence of financial ability to afford university costs);
A copy of your valid passport and visa;
Proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26218 USD / year

≈ 26218 USD / year
Out-of-State

26218 USD / year

≈ 26218 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15068 USD / year

≈ 15068 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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