Overview

The Public Health programme at Saint Louis University provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the science and policy of protecting community wellbeing. This bachelor degree is designed for service-oriented individuals who wish to address health disparities and social justice across local, national, and global settings. Students explore the complex roles of individual behaviour, environment, and social structures in determining health outcomes.

Why Public Health at Saint Louis University?

The programme is offered through the College for Public Health and Social Justice, which is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Students benefit from a curriculum that emphasises hands-on learning and immediate community impact. Distinctive features include the Medallion Programme for first-year students, which provides faculty mentoring and professional development events. Additionally, the university offers an accelerated pathway allowing students to earn both a bachelor degree and a Master of Public Health in just five years.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 28480 per semester
National fee: USD 28480 per semester
Local fee: USD 28480 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 36 credits of major coursework alongside the university core. Modules may include:

Applied Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Contemporary Challenges in Health Care
Global Health
Contemporary Issues in Global Health
Public Health & Social Justice
Evidence Based Public Health
Politics and Public Health Advocacy
Biological Basis of Public Health

Careers with Public Health

Graduates of the Public Health programme at Saint Louis University are prepared for entry-level roles in diverse professional environments. The degree serves as an excellent foundation for careers in government agencies, non-profit organisations, and academic research centres. Potential career paths include:

Infection prevention in healthcare settings
Chronic and infectious disease surveillance for health departments
Health policy development for governmental agencies
Clinical trial monitoring within the pharmaceutical industry
Health outcomes analysis for insurance providers
Design of public health media and advocacy campaigns
Violence prevention and women’s empowerment programming
Water and sanitation system design for international NGOs

Many alumni also pursue prestigious service fellowships with organisations such as the Peace Corps, Fulbright, and the World Health Organization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution

General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter

Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research

Origins of the Modern World to 1500

Origins of the Modern World (1500 to Present)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

More details

SLU will continue accepting applications while space is available.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Louis, United States
Madrid, Spain

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

If you are applying to enter SLU as a first-time, freshman student, we’ll also ask you to complete an essay.

There is no application fee to apply for undergraduate admission to SLU.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

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

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Out-of-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

56960 USD / year

≈ 56960 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Louis

United States

1015 - 1530 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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Spain
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