Overview

Build a foundation for evidence-based learning about the public health issues affecting area communities and society at large by joining the Social and Behavioral Sciences- Public Health program offered by University of Southern Maine.

Key Facts

Gain academic credit for skills and knowledge you’ve already acquired through work, community service, or life experience.

Save time by transferring prior college credits.

Career

Prepare for a variety of roles tackling emerging health challenges at the state, national, or global level. You’ll use your voice in diverse fields of professional practice, bringing an experienced viewpoint to issues affecting society at large.

You could go into these careers:

Climate Change Policy Analysts
Urban and Regional Planners
Legislators
Sociologists
Political Scientists
Economists
Compliance Managers
Social Science Research Assistants
Anthropologists and Archeologists
Survey Researchers
Health Education Specialists
Community Health Workers
Health Informatics Specialists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Immigration, Ethnicity, and Identity

Epidemiology

Public Health

Legal Issues in Health and Human Services

Medical Anthropology

Food and Culture

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

Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Organisational Behaviour Social Policy View 218 other Bachelors in Organisational Behaviour 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 Social and Behavioral Sciences- Public Health.

Available Scholarships

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