University of Southern California

USA
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

FieldHealth Promotion & Disease Prevention
Duration4 years
Tuition73260.00

Overview

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention programme at the University of Southern California (USC) is designed to strengthen your understanding of how health behaviours, environments, and public health strategies can reduce disease risk.Through research-informed coursework and faculty mentorship, you build practical skills in health behaviour science and prevention-focused inquiry.

About this programme

Overview

The Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program at the University of Southern California (USC) aims to deepen your understanding of the interplay between health behaviors, environments, and public health strategies in mitigating disease risk. This program integrates research-informed coursework with faculty mentorship, equipping you with practical skills in health behavior science and preventive inquiry.

What you'll study

Your coursework will develop foundational knowledge and research competencies. The program typically covers the following core subjects:

  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Human Behavior
  • Biological and Behavioral Basis of Disease
  • Health Behavior Statistical Methods
  • Health Behavior Research Methods

Research opportunities: Students may participate in faculty-mentored research projects and present their findings at academic events, although specific research requirements should be confirmed with USC.

Entry requirements

While specific GRE/GMAT requirements and minimum GPA thresholds are not detailed, admissions are generally based on a combination of academic history, application materials, and overall fit with the program.

English requirements

  • IELTS: minimum 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT: minimum 100
  • PTE Academic: minimum 68
  • Duolingo English Test: minimum 130

Other requirements

  • Application: Common Application
  • Test scores: Optional
  • Transcripts: First-year applicants must submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed.
  • Recommendation: One letter is required from a school counselor or a teacher.
  • Additional academic updates: Submit fall grades when available.
  • International applicants: Must submit the “Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support” along with English proficiency exam scores, if applicable.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program can pursue diverse career paths in public health, healthcare education, and community health initiatives. Opportunities may also exist in research, policy development, and health advocacy, enabling you to make a significant impact on public health outcomes and disease prevention strategies.

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