Overview

In this Urban Public Health major from University of Massachusetts Boston you will acquire fundamental knowledge of public health science, education, and practice as well as an aptitude for critical problem solving, analysis and interpretation of data, and an understanding of socio-economic and cultural diversity among people in urban settings.

You will also participate in real-world public health practice experiences in community settings, governmental agencies, private sector, and health organizations.

Skills Developed

Emerge from this program prepared to:

Develop analytical skills to assess health disparities and social and environmental determinants health in urban populations
Acquire knowledge and skills in designing and implementing health promotion and education initiatives in urban settings
Gain an understanding of community engagement and collaboration strategies to address public health challenges in urban areas

Prepare for graduate school including medical school

Career Possibilities

Work directly with individuals and communities to promote health and wellness as a community health worker. Develop and implement health education programs tailored to urban and health disparity populations as a health educator. Or, evaluate existing policies and assess their impact on public health in urban areas as a policy analyst. These are just a few of the possibilities.

Become a(n) (annual salary) :

Health Policy Analyst ($52-91K)
Community Healthcare Worker ($62-82K)
Program Coordinator ($62-82K)
Environmental Health Specialist ($85-96K)
Health Educator ($69-82K)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health

Population Health

Epidemiology

Biostatistics
Health Education/Promotion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended

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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Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application
Application fee: $60
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
Test scores
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Tuition Fee

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International

37495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37495 USD per year during 48 months.
National

37495 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37495 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

15278 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15278 USD per year during 48 months.

New England Regional Regional: $26,733 /year

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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