Overview

Public Health is one of the high-demand concentrations offered within Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology's Health Information Technology (HIT) bachelor’s degree program - the only bachelor’s program in HIT offered in Massachusetts.

Students are equipped with the analytical skills needed to build and champion public health policies, and also gain an understanding of the history and present reality of public health systems.

Key Features

The program provides a strong liberal arts foundation, as well as specialized courses in epidemiology, sociology, anthropology, and political science.
Employment in the Health Information Technology field is predicted to grow by 18% through 2028, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investment in Public Health is expected to be a major focus in the US and worldwide over the next several years, creating a wealth of new career options.
Graduates of the HIT – Public Health bachelor’s degree program will be prepared to work in a variety of roles, including: Healthcare Administrators, Health and Safety Engineers, Environmental Specialists, Health Educators, Healthcare Data Analyst and more.

Programme Structure

In the Public Health concentration you will gain:

An understanding of health systems and the ramifications of politics on these systems;
A strong background in quantitative studies, including statistics, probability, and data analytics;
A foundation in the social sciences, including economics, anthropology, and sociology;
An understanding of qualitative and mixed research methods.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, 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.

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General requirements

Apply online.
International application fee: $50.
English Language Proficiency for all students.
International students are required to submit an official copy of all records of academic coursework. This includes: Official secondary school diploma and transcript.
Letter(s) of recommendation.
International applicants must submit the Confidential Declaration of Finances form and an official bank statement to show evidence of their ability to pay educational and living expenses while studying in the US.
Additional documents, like SAT/ACT and personal statements, are recommended but not required.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19642 USD / year

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19642 USD / year

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In-State

19642 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

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1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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