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The School of Public Health provides an undergraduate program in Public Health Science, blending comprehensive natural science education with fundamental public health training. This interdisciplinary major equips students with the knowledge to identify and tackle public health challenges locally, nationally, and worldwide. The curriculum balances scientific study with public health principles, mandating substantial coursework in both disciplines. Through electives, lab work, optional internships, and a final capstone project, students can pursue specialized public health interests. This program is ideal for those pursuing careers in epidemiology, healthcare fields, health management, environmental health, social justice, or health equality, offering crucial skills for addressing contemporary public health concerns.
High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
University of Maryland passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
University of Maryland passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower