Overview

Public Health Science (Shady Grove) at the University of Maryland is an interdisciplinary major that requires the study of life sciences and public health.

Students interested in careers in epidemiology, health professions, healthcare administration, environmental health and justice, and health equity, will gain skills essential to recognizing and addressing today’s public health issues.

Career paths

Healthcare and Public Health
Research: graduate study in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, health services and policy or behavioral sciences
Health Policy and Administration: informing policy on disease prevention, environmental protection and health promotion
Human Services: engaging with individuals through case management, health communications, community health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Behavioral and Community Issues in Public Health
Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
Biostatistics for Public Health Practice
Health Policy and Services
Environmental Health
Physiology of Exercise
Public Health Biology: The Cell, The Individual, and Disease
Addressing Social and Structural Inequities Through Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application. As part of the application you will be required to submit: an essay an activities and awards list or resume, and a nonrefundable fee of $75.
Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.
Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.
If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed along with a third-party academic evaluation.
Optional: official standardized test scores
If you are applying as an international applicant, you must provide proof of English proficiency.

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

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Funding

Scholarships Information

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