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Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Management Kent State University Kent State University, USA

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USD 19954

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Public Health degree in Public Health is designed to help students develop real-world knowledge and skills needed to pursue success in the public health industry.

The Public Health major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Health Policy and Management concentration prepares students to address public health risks and develop effective health services delivery models. This concentration incorporates health services research, health policy analysis and health care planning and management. Given the active research of the college’s faculty in identifying service gaps and in developing evidence-based practices and policy analysis, students emerge with strong skills in health services management, alternative models of service financing and strategies for improving services. Career opportunities for graduates include administrative and management positions in hospitals, clinics, state and local health departments, nursing homes and mental health facilities; policy analyst positions in health planning organizations and governmental agencies; and planning and management positions in health maintenance organizations and health insurance companies.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

May 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

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    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    13440 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Global Scholarship
    Honors Scholarship
    Polatajko Family Scholarship
    Graduate Assistantships and Fellowships
    Global Scholarship: Available for incoming international undergraduate students. Renewable if maintaining full-time enrollment and good academic standing.
    Deadline:
     July 1 for Fall (August start)
     November 1 for Spring (January start)
     March 1 for Summer (May start)
     
    Honors Scholarship: For new freshmen admitted to the Honors College. Acholarship is based on GPA.
     Deadline:
     December 1 for Spring (January start)
     January 15 for Fall (August start)
     
     Polatajko Family Scholarship: For undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
    Deadline:
    August 1 for Fall
    January 10 for Spring

    Graduate Assistance: Includes fellowships and assistantships (teaching, research, or administrative). Offers tuition waivers and stipends in exchange for up to 20 hours of work per week.
    Work Opportunities: International students can work up to 20 hours per week on-campus.
     
    LINK: https://www.kent.edu/admissions/international-students-scholarship-resources
    Global Scholarship Range: $4,300 to $15,000 annually.
     Honors Scholarship Range: $2,000 to $17,000 annually.
    Polatajko Family Scholarship Amount: $1,000 (non-renewable).
     

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