University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

Health Sciences

BA Public Health at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

There is a growing number of threats to good health at the population level. Public health is the field of study that identifies and monitors these threats, while at the same time, developing and evaluating interventions that reduce their negative impact on community health. Multiple forms of knowledge—coming from analytical, creative, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural bases—are needed to effectively work in public health.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Public Health Core, Community Awareness Courses, Survey Courses, Public Health Topic-Focused Courses, Public Health Capstone, Electives, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University's Liberal Education requirements . At least 16 upper-division credits in the major must be taken at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applying to the major will involve a supplemental application involving a few short essay questions. For more information about the application process, see https://z.umn.edu/sph-ba-admissions. Minimum GPA 3 for college admission. Minimum GPA 3 for transfer students.

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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