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Bachelor of Sciences in Health Sciences - Public Health (STEM) Drake University Drake University, USA

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USD 51444

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students pursuing a Health Sciences - Public Health major at Drake will complete courses that promote and support individual and community health and well-being. Drake’s public health degree develops the critical thinking and analytic skills necessary to address topics such as access to health care, health promotion, disease prevention, health disparities, health economics, health policy, and others.
What can you do with a public health degree?

Drake’s Public Health major prepares you for post-graduate work or careers with county, state, or federal government agencies, as well as international governments and organizations. Students with a bachelors of public health may also work for private nonprofit and for-profit organizations related to the health care system, ranging from advocacy organizations to pharmaceutical corporations. Students may also go on to graduate school in Public Health or other areas.

There are so many career options with a public health degree. To prepare our seniors, our CPHS Office of Experiential Education will help identify an internship opportunity, which could include experiences at the Polk County or Iowa Department of Public Health, or other health care agencies.

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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

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 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
    48 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    1220 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    51444

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    11000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Presidential Scholarship & Need-based scholarships

    Scholarship Information: 

    • Presidential Scholarship: $29,444
    • Tuition Fee after Scholarship: $22,000
    • All admitted students are guaranteed the scholarship. The students may also apply for additional need-based scholarships for up to $6,000 while submitting the application.
    • The scholarship is renewed every year if the student maintains good academic standing.

    Amount/ Range:

    • Presidential Scholarship: $29,444
    • need-based scholarships for up to $6,000
       

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