Overview

Students in this Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) at the 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

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.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Health Administration Health Sciences View 2198 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

16650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

16650 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 370 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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