Overview

Students in this Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) at National University will learn how to apply knowledge and skills relating to the interactions and inter-dependencies of health behavior, the physical and social environment, and public policy to affect health at local, state, national, and international levels.

The program is designed to prepare entry-level public health professionals to begin careers in a variety of health agencies: governmental health agencies, voluntary health agencies, community based/non-governmental agencies, medical care services, education agencies, and business and industry. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) exam through the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing Inc.

Key Facts

Explain the core principles of public health and their relationship to the health status of groups, communities, and populations at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Describe behavioral and non-behavioral variables contributing to morbidity and mortality.

Describe the contributions of health disparities to morbidity and mortality among specific groups, communities, and societies.

Assess the need for health promotion programs in response to the characteristics of diverse communities of interest using primary and secondary data.

Choose appropriate strategies and tactics to influence behavioral, environmental, and public policy change to address the health needs in a given community.

Evaluate the progress and outcomes of prevention programs in meeting stated goals and objectives and established standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Ecology of Public Health

Environmental Health

Health Promotion Concepts

Injury Prevention

PH & Physical Activity

Global Health Promotion

HP Strategies & Tactics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Year-round enrollment. The admission team reviews applications year-round.

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Official high school transcripts and mark sheets (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Official high school diploma/proof of graduation (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Official post-secondary transcripts and diplomas if post-secondary schooling was pursued by applicant (and certified English translations, if applicable)

Proof of Financial Support: $33,500

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Out-of-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13284 USD / year

≈ 13284 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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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Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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