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Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English. (“Official” means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the UT admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as “true copies” of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as “true copy of original.”)
Essay written in English.
A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.
TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer based) or 79 (Internet based) exam.
IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.
DuoLingo: minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.
The following documents should be submitted:
Completed application
Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results (plus official transcripts from all university or dual enrollment courses completed, if applicable)
$40 nonrefundable application fee
SAT and/or ACT scores (Have questions about the new SAT? See SAT FAQ.)*
Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)
Essay (not required if you have already graduated from high school and completed some college credits)
The B.S. in Public Health degree program is designed for students primarily interested in the improvement of health and prevention of disease and disability. The program mission is to improve health throughout the lifespan. The program focuses on:
Identifying social and behavioral determinants of health;
Developing and evaluating interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health;
Advocating for policy devlopment and programmatic change;
Investigating and trending diseases from the community level to national level; and
Preparing professionals for leadership positions in advocacy and public health service.
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Required foundational courses for the public health major:
Introduction to Public Health
Determinants and Disparities in Health and Disease
Global Disparities in Environmental Health
Qualitative Research Methods
Biostatistics
Research Methods in Health Education and Promotion
Principles of Epidemiology in Exercise and Public Health
Health Education Theory and Strategies
Health Policy and Social Change
Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Promotion and Education
Public Health Management and Leadership
Internship in Public Health
Community health coordinator
Health services administrator
Corporate wellness director
Epidemiologist
Infectious disease specialist
Biostatistician
Clinical researcher
Emergency management specialist
Environmental specialist
Health educator
Research analyst
Student Health Fee: 450 $ per year
