St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health- Behavioral Science and Health Equity in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,770
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
With a Master of Public Health degree specializing in health education, you'll enhance community well-being by designing, advocating for, and studying population-level programs that foster healthy habits to reduce illness and harm.
Saint Louis University's behavioral science and health education MPH program combines collaborative learning with hands-on experiences outside traditional coursework, all customized to your goals by faculty who provide personalized attention.
Students in SLU's behavioral science and health education track explore the psychological and social factors influencing health-related behaviors. Upon completing our accredited, skills-focused MPH curriculum, you'll gain the ability to:
Utilize theoretical frameworks across various societal levels (individual, group, organizational, community, and policy).
Analyze risk factors and health determinants across different population scales.
Evaluate needs, strengths, and resources for behavioral interventions at multiple societal tiers.
Design health improvement initiatives grounded in research and theory.
Partner with stakeholders to execute public health programs and policy changes.
Create strategies targeting socioeconomic health influencers.
Assess public health interventions through comprehensive evaluation methods.
Program Length - 2 Years
Total Credits - 54
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a social science, biomedical science or a closely-related field, but other majors will certainly be considered, preferably with a 3.00 grade point average. Professional experience in a health-related field is highly valued. All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships.
Proof of financial support that must include:
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
Courses taken and/or lectures attended
Practical laboratory work
The maximum and minimum grades attainable
The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
Any honors or degrees received.
English Language Requirement for Graduate (Generic)
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Financial documents are required to complete an application for admission and be reviewed for admission and merit scholarships.
Proof of financial support that must include:
A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
Courses taken and/or lectures attended
Practical laboratory work
The maximum and minimum grades attainable
The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
Any honors or degrees received.
English Language Requirement for Graduate (Generic)
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,770