Health Sciences
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University of Iowa, United States
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Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in global health studies prepares students for careers in local and international global health organizations, and for graduate and professional work in fields such as public health, law, planning and public affairs, social work, international development, sustainable agriculture, public policy, and more.
Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Anthropology | Duration: 120 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in global health studies requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including at least 37 s.h. of coursework for the major.
The Global Health Studies Program engages students and faculty in real-world health problems and challenges students to embark on global health careers that prioritize improving health and achieving equity in health for people worldwide. Graduates find opportunities in a range of global health job sectors such as:
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
First-year applicants may apply for the Fall semester (Early Action and regular deadlines) or the Summer Session; international applicants have Fall and Spring semester acceptance deadlines.
Transfer applicants may enter in the Fall semester or the Spring semester.
First-year: Early Action deadline for Fall is November 2 (documents November 9); regular admission deadline is February 1 (documents February 8); Summer Session or Fall acceptance deadline is May 3. Admission decisions are rolling from August. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available). Apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). ACT/SAT is optional (test-optional, 'no harm' policy; some programmes have specific requirements); ACT code 1356, SAT code 6681.
Transfer: most undergraduate programmes close May 3 for Fall (documents by August 1) and December 1 for Spring (November 16 for international applicants); deadlines vary for some education, nursing and business programmes. Application fee is $55 (fee waiver available); apply through the University of Iowa application.
International first-year: Early Action November 2 (documents November 9); regular deadline February 1 (documents February 8); Fall acceptance deadline May 3; Spring acceptance deadline November 16. Admission decisions are rolling from mid-September; deadlines vary by area of study. Application fee is $80 (non-refundable; waivers only for applicants graduating from a US high school who qualify financially). ACT/SAT is required if used for the English proficiency requirement or for scholarships; TOEFL or IELTS accepted.
Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.
Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
Health Sciences
University of Iowa, United States
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