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Bachelor of Science in Public Health University of North Carolina Wilmington University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA

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USD 21318

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 80

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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71

TOEFL

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62%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students complete the public health core courses, which provide a strong foundation in the U.S. Public Health System, factors impacting human health and disease, population-based and individual approaches to health enhancement, public health data sources, health policy, health law, health communication and much more.

Concentrations

  • Community Health Education prepares students to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs that are designed to enhance individual and community health and well-being. Students are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC)
  • Pre-Clinical Health prepares students with a strong science background for continuing study in medicine, dentistry, physical assistance, nutrition, nursing, etc.
  • Global Health prepares students for careers working in developing low- and middle-income countries to improve health and quality of life. Students are eligible to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
  • Gerontology prepares students for public health careers working with an older adult population. If eligible, students may also apply for the 4+1 PBH & MS in Applied Gerontology Program

 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    71 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    62% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    21318

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 80

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10622 Per year

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

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships for International Students

    Incoming Undergraduate Degree-Seeking International Student Scholarship

    Amount - $2,000 - $5000 per academic year

    Terms - This scholarship is a renewable award for undergraduate students needing F-1 visa sponsorship (excluding TABSA and Marmara) who have demonstrated elite academic ability and has excelled in high school and demonstrated continued interest in UNCW. Consideration for this award is based on the student’s UNCW application; no additional action is required to be considered.

    Global Student Ambassador Scholarship

    Amount - $2,000, split up to $1,000 each semester for one year (fall & spring semesters).

    Terms

    • Only current international students on an F-1 visa are eligible to apply.
    • To be eligible students must be on track to be full-time current students for the upcoming academic year.
    • Students must commit to one academic year of involvement/interaction with OISS and international students.
    • Students who receive this award will serve as a Global Student Ambassador for the following academic year (fall & spring semester).
    • In order to maintain the scholarship throughout the year, ambassadors have to fulfill ALL of their responsibilities. Otherwise, the scholarship will be suspended.
    • Scholarship recipients must attend Ambassador Orientation before the spring semester ends.

    Application process

    • Complete an application
    • Submit a one-page essay on how you feel you could support incoming international students
    • Submit 2 references
    • All documents should be sent to [email protected]
    • Interviews will conducted in March

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