Public Health

Public Health

Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: February
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time
Intakes: Fall
International tuition: $40,770
Domestic tuition: $40,770

Program overview

In the public-health program, you’ll have the chance to apply your classroom learning in the laboratory and out in the field. Real-world learning experiences will give you the skills you need for professional success as well as admission to graduate programs. You can work with faculty on advanced research projects or intern at top institutions like Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Interested in volunteering? You can join service projects that support community programs or get involved with Active Science, Merrimack’s interactive mobile app that gets school-age kids moving and learning about fitness and health. All programs in the School of Health Sciences emphasize the scientific process - we use independent and collaborative investigative approaches in the laboratory, encourage scientific communication and offer senior thesis research, internships and practica.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE
1. Complete your Application 2. Submit a secondary school transcript with an official English translation. 3. Submit proof of English proficiency. 4. Submit one letter of recommendation from high school teacher or counselor. 5. Submit a declaration of finances form and bank statement. 6. While optional, it is highly encouraged that applicants also submit a resume and schedule an interview.

Career opportunities

With a degree in public health, you’ll be well-positioned to pursue a professional career in this rapidly expanding field or go on to graduate school. Public-health positions may include: Public-health analyst Hospital administrator Epidemiologist Biostatistician Health inspector Health educator Marketer in a health-related organization Practitioner

Campus location

North Andover , United States

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