About the course

Students will illustrate the contributions of a range of disciplines and professions in improving the health of the public. The student will demonstrate the ability to utilize information from various contexts in the field of public health. Students will understand the role of the socio-behavioral sciences in the determinants and prevention of public health problems, understand and discuss the importance and influence of social and cultural factors and their effects on public health, and explain how public health can utilize social and behavioral interventions to improve the health of populations. Student will understand the role of the physical and natural sciences in the determinants of and relationship to problems in the health of the public. The student will discuss individual and social accountability including civic responsibility and ethical reasoning as they apply to the health of populations. The student will use suitable technologies, scientific inquiry skills and communication strategies to conduct locate and use information on public health issues. The student will demonstrate proficient reasoning and critical thinking including the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information to make sound decisions and solve problems as they apply to public health. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Columbia
Fall (August), 2024	Columbia
Spring (January), 2025	Columbia
Fall (August), 2025	Columbia
Spring (January), 2026	Columbia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Carolina - Shorelight

A score of at least 550 on the paper based exam or 77 on the internet based TOEFL is required. Students must score at least a 6.5 on the IELTS. Submit official (or attested copy) transcript(s) from all high school records in your native language. In addition, if your transcript is not in English, you must submit a certified transcript translated into English by a school official.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Carolina - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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