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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health/ Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,638
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The NDSU MPH program aims to enhance health and wellness across diverse communities, particularly focusing on American Indian and underserved groups. It achieves this by offering educational, hands-on, and research experiences for public health practitioners. Public health involves helping people lead healthier, longer lives by addressing community-wide health challenges. This includes tracking disease outbreaks, implementing prevention strategies (both clinical and policy-based), and encouraging healthy behaviors through education and community involvement. Public health combines scientific knowledge with practical application, carried out by teams with diverse professional backgrounds. A key priority in our state is addressing health disparities and adapting to the unique needs of rural populations. Developing effective rural health strategies is vital for North Dakota and beyond. The state serves as an excellent setting for both rural public health research and implementing practical health solutions. As an interdisciplinary field, public health often attracts professionals from various sectors (such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, business, and engineering) who transition into public health careers. The MPH degree is specifically structured to meet these professionals' needs, combining theoretical foundations with practical skills across multiple disciplines, making it the preferred qualification for field practitioners. (Pharm.D.). Pharm.D.- 58-60 Total cr, MPH total cr -42
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants to the Master of Public Health program must demonstrate adequate preparation in a field related to public health and show potential to undertake advanced study, research and practical training as evidenced by previous academic accomplishment and experience.
Minimum Program Admission Requirements
Completion of the online application form and payment of the application fee.
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
No entrance exam is required (e.g. GRE). It is an optional item you can submit if you choose.
All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
A bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada,
An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS,
A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center's Intensive Level 112.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
Written Statement of Purpose and Goals applicants must submit a one to two page, written narrative describing their education and skill set, relevant work experience, and current professional career goals. Applicants are expected to comment on their plans to use their education and training in public health in their future career. In addition, the application should highlight any personal qualities, characteristics and abilities they believe will enable them to be successful in achieving their professional career goals..
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Official post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended (transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions to NDSU)
Admissions Tests (as applicable) scores must be sent by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to NDSU. The institution code for the GRE and TOEFL for North Dakota State University is 6474 and Centralized Application Service for Public Health Programs (SOPHAS) Code 4770.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who the applicant feels are most qualified to evaluate their academic achievement, clinical, public health or other professional experiences, or leadership potential in public health.
Minimum Program Admission Requirements
Completion of the online application form and payment of the application fee.
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
No entrance exam is required (e.g. GRE). It is an optional item you can submit if you choose.
All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
A bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada,
An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS,
A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center's Intensive Level 112.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
Written Statement of Purpose and Goals applicants must submit a one to two page, written narrative describing their education and skill set, relevant work experience, and current professional career goals. Applicants are expected to comment on their plans to use their education and training in public health in their future career. In addition, the application should highlight any personal qualities, characteristics and abilities they believe will enable them to be successful in achieving their professional career goals..
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Official post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended (transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions to NDSU)
Admissions Tests (as applicable) scores must be sent by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to NDSU. The institution code for the GRE and TOEFL for North Dakota State University is 6474 and Centralized Application Service for Public Health Programs (SOPHAS) Code 4770.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who the applicant feels are most qualified to evaluate their academic achievement, clinical, public health or other professional experiences, or leadership potential in public health.
Tuition
USD
27,638