Overview

Gain hands-on experience and integrate your classroom learning through field work on public health projects in your community by joining the Public Health program at University of Southern Maine.

Key Facts

Study with dedicated faculty who have gained statewide and national recognition and funding through important public health research.

Participate in research through research assistantships and gain access to local, state, and national professional networks.

Career opportunities

Gain the tools to help people and communities become healthier. The program will prepare you for early-career, entry-level professional public health roles.

You could go into these careers:

Facilities Managers
Medical and Health Services Managers
Healthcare Social Workers
Community Health Workers
Administrative Services Managers
Biostatisticians
Health Education Specialists
Compliance Managers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Health Improvement

Health Disparities and Social Justice

Health Communication and Marketing

Public Health

Biology of Human Health

U.S. Health System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

We accept and review applications throughout the year on a rolling admission cycle.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

Public Health View 916 other Bachelors in Public Health in United States

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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

Completed application form
Official transcripts of your education history
Completed personal statement/essay (recommended)
Submit your official secondary school transcripts, exam certificates, and any college-level transcripts including certified English translations
Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs
Submit US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants)
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)

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

27930 USD / year

≈ 27930 USD / year
Out-of-State

27930 USD / year

≈ 27930 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9480 USD / year

≈ 9480 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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