Reno,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health - Social and Behavioral Health in Reno United States | University of Nevada, Reno
University of Nevada, Reno
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Reno United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,956
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The School of Community Health Sciences provides a graduate program culminating in a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. Students can specialize in Epidemiology, Health Administration and Policy, Public Health Practice, or Social and Behavioral Health. The school additionally offers combined MD/MPH and accelerated BS/MPH degree options.
The MPH program aims to develop competent public health practitioners. These professionals serve diverse organizations, advancing population health through cutting-edge research, policy development, and educational initiatives that utilize cross-disciplinary approaches. Through hands-on practicum opportunities, the school shares its expertise with local, national, and global communities.
The social and behavioral health concentration prepares students for careers in health promotion, education, and addressing health inequities across lifespan. Specialists in this field address public health challenges by developing policies, services, and interventions that target individuals, families, communities, and broader societal systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale: If your undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 but higher than 2.75 your application will be considered if your GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework is 3.0 or higher. If you graduated from an international college or university, please contact The Graduate School for approval of your undergraduate degree for graduate studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Test Scores (required if education history is from a non-English Speaking Country). OFFICIAL TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores are required if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country. Minimum scores: TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet), IELTS: 6.5 (academic version),
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo Test Scores (required if education history is from a non-English Speaking Country). OFFICIAL TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores are required if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country. Minimum scores: TOEFL: 550 (paper) or 79 (internet), IELTS: 6.5 (academic version),
Tuition
USD
16,956