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A degree in public health allows students to concentrate in a variety of different academic and professional areas, including:

The undergraduate courses required vary by program and by institution. See this for a list of programs and academic requirements.

Application Timeline:

Public health school directly after 91ÖÆƬ³§:

• Required courses completed by end of senior year (although preference may be given to applicants that complete the required courses sooner)
• Apply during fall of senior year

Standardized Test:

• Usually Graduate Record Exam (GRE), but varies by school
• Given virtually daily at computer test centers
• Register on-line ()
• Length 3 h
• 3 sections : verbal (scores 200-800), quantitative (200-800), analytical writing (0-6)
• Receive scores immediately

Application Service:

• Schools of Public Health Application Service ()
• Available ~ September 1
• APPLY EARLY!

Description of the Profession:

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Options:

• There are 5 core areas of public health:
  • Biostatistics
  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Education/Behavioral Science
  • Health Services Administration
• Many schools offer concentrations in addition to the 5 core areas of public health
• Go to for a list of schools of public health

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