Bachelor of Science [B.S] Health Sciences Pre-Professional / Public Health Concentration
This program is specifically designed for students interested in improving the health and quality of life for all individuals. Public health is one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare. The public health concentration provides a sound academic base in pre-requisites required for the master’s of public health as well as additional courses in the health sciences. Examples of courses within the curriculum include general biology, anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus, psychology, sociology, and statistics.
Potential Areas of Advanced Study
- Master of Public Health (Accelerated Public Health Program at Purdue)
- Doctor of Philosophy in a health-related field
- Joint Programs (MPH/PhD)
- Master of Business Administration
Additional Career and Post-Bachelors Options
- Research Assistant
- Outreach Specialist
- Health Education Specialist
- Health Communications Specialist
- Center for Disease Control
- National Institutes of Health
- Government Employment
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $31104 | $31104 | $31104 | $31104 |
| Books and supply | $1010 | $1010 | $1010 | $1010 |
| Other Fees | $1780 | $1780 | $1780 | $1780 |
| Total Fees | $33894 | $33894 | $33894 | $33894 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1170 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 26 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Requirements:
- Self reported high school grades and official transcripts
- Self reoprted ACT or SAT scores
- Proof of english language proficiency
- Personal Essay and Purdue specific questions
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL IBT: 88 minimum or higher
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum or higher with 6.0 in each section
- Duolingo: minimum 110 or better
- SAT or ACT: minimum of 600 in Evidence Based Reading & Writing in SAT and 26 minimum in English section in ACT