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Graduate Pathway in Public Health (2-Semester Pathway) Leading to Master of Public Health

INTO Group - The University of Alabama at Birmingham

USA,Alabama

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 31,670/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

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USA, Alabama

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1969

Total Students: 22,560 +

Int. Students: 1,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294, United States

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Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Pathway in Public Health (2-Semester Pathway) Leading to Master of Public Health

Program Overview

Students who successfully complete an INTO UAB Graduate Pathway program in Public Health are assured progression to a UAB graduate public health degree program upon submission of additional required application materials. After successfully completing the Pathway program, you are guaranteed to enter the graduate degree program.

Public Health
The MPH is the most well-known Public Health degree. It is considered a “terminal” or “professional” degree, as it fully prepares individuals for lifelong careers in public health practice without the need for additional education. This is in contrast to the Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), a research-oriented degree ideal for individuals planning to work in academic settings or pursue doctoral-level training.

At UAB, all MPH degree programs begin with a shared MPH Core based on the Evidence-Based Public Health framework, which provides all students with the practice-based skills they need to be effective in the public health workforce. Students further enhance their training through one of many departmental concentrations; these concentrations are designed to deepen students’ knowledge in specific areas of public health. Regardless of concentration, all MPH students engage in an Applied Practice Experience (Internship) in the community and conclude their coursework with an Integrative Learning Experience (Capstone) in which they pull together skills and perspectives learned in both the Core and the concentration courses to produce a high-quality written product, demonstrating their readiness to enter the workforce.

Common career settings for individuals holding the MPH degree include state and local health departments; community-based organizations and non-profits; healthcare consulting firms; international, state, and federal agencies (e.g., WHO, CMS, CDC); managed care organizations; and various clinical settings. Because of the broad training in public health management included in the MPH degree, individuals often pursue the degree when looking to advance into leadership roles in these settings.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,670 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in INTO Group - The University of Alabama at Birmingham

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 65
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 44.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

UAB International Scholarship
$7,500 per year
($30,000 total).
Up to four years (renewable)
• No scholarship application required, qualified applicants automatically considered
• Must apply and be accepted by UAB no later than April 1 (June intake), May 1 (August intake), and November 1 (January intake)
• Minimum GPA 3.0+ upon completion of a high school or secondary school outside of the USA
• Applicable to full__time first__year Direct Entry undergraduate international enrollments
• Must currently reside outside of the USA, be non__immigrant and non__resident status, and require a F__1 visa
• Must not have enrolled in post__secondary work
• https://www.uab.edu/admissions/cost/scholarships/international__students

UAB IB Scholarship
$2,500 per year
($10,000 total).
Up to four years (renewable)
• Must submit scholarship application to UAB by March 1
• Achieve IB Diploma of 24 or higher
• Applicable to full__time Direct Entry undergraduate international enrollments
• Eligible candidates will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship that will be automatically upgraded to $2,500 after final IB scores are
received
• Student with government scholarships or other external support are not eligible for this award
• https://www.uab.edu/admissions/cost/scholarships/international__students

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.