Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno

    Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno

    Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno

    University of Nevada, Reno offers the Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Reno , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public health (social and behavioral health) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

    About Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health)

    The School of Public Health offers a graduate degree program leading to a master of public health (MPH). Specializations in the MPH program include Epidemiology, Health Administration and Policy, Public Health Practice and Social and Behavioral Health. A MD/MPH dual degree program and an accelerated BS/MPH program are also offered.

    The goal of the MPH degree program is to prepare students to be effective public health professionals. Public health professionals work in a variety of organizations and agencies to contribute to the common aim of promoting and protecting health in human populations through innovative research, policy analysis, and education that draws upon multidisciplinary expertise. The school serves local, national, and international communities with its knowledge through practicum experience.

    Students are admitted to the MPH degree program on a competitive basis. They must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university to be accepted to the graduate program. No specific undergraduate major is required; however, students who do not have an undergraduate degree from an accredited public health program must take an overview of public health course (0 credits) before graduating from the MPH program.

    Disciplines

    Health Nursing & Medicine

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno

    Entry Requirements

    Below are the requirements for international applicants:

    1. Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution
    2. Eligibility for admission with a 3-year bachelor's degree are determined on a case by case basis
    3. Minimum undergraduate grade point average (on a 4.0 scale):
      • 2.75 for a master’s degree
      • 3.0 for a doctoral degree
    4. Online application
    5. Official transcripts (statement of marks) from every institution attended for a complete history of your education. Certified English translations of all transcripts must be submitted. Transcripts must be requested from the issuing institution, in the country of origin, in a sealed envelope by the graduating institution. This is important – applicants cannot be responsible for sealing the envelopes themselves. An official English translation should be included. Read the international FAQ to help you get your transcripts to the University of Nevada, Reno on time.
    6. Official GRE or GMAT test scores from an exam taken within the past 5 years (exam requirement and recommended scores are determined by individual programs)
    7. Official Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Cambridge English exam scores if your educational history is from a non-English speaking country.*
      Minimum score requirements. (Please note: Your program may require higher scores than the Graduate School minimums.)
      1. Duolingo: 105
      2. TOEFL: 79 IBT (including Home Edition and Paper Edition) or 8.5 (Essentials)
      3. IELTS: 6.5 (academic version)
      4. Pearson (PTE): 59
      5. Cambridge: 176
    8. Your resume or curriculum vitae
    9. Statement of purpose
    10. Letters of recommendation, per program-specific requirements (your recommenders will be notified by email after you complete your online application.)

    After your admittance, the Office of International Students & Scholars will require information on your financial data and visa before you can register for classes, so get started early!

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno

    Application Fee 95

    How to Apply for Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno

    1. Go to the application portal, create an account and complete all forms.
    2. Due to strong spam filters, we recommend that you do not use a work email address as your contact email.
    3. Upload and attach all required documents.
    4. Once you have submitted names and emails for recommendations, recommendation requests are automatically generated.
      Do not wait for recommendations to be returned. Continue with the application process in order to meet your deadline.
    5. Complete a Paypal payment for application: $60 domestic and $95 international. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
    6. Once your application and payment have been submitted, you cannot add documents.

    School code for TOEFL and GRE: 4844

    Master of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Health) at University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    University of Nevada, Reno
    United States of America

    United States of America, Reno

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