Course variations

Course summary

This major emphasis is interdisciplinary in nature and interdepartmental in structure, and includes an optional practical experience in a community health setting. Substantive courses from a variety of fields (epidemiology, behavioral sciences, research methods and quantitative skills, administration, philosophy, and history) provide a coherent perspective on health care in its various social and administrative contexts. The program provides students with skills appropriate to research and administrative positions in public and private health care settings. It also offers academic flexibility and breadth for those desiring dual majors or wishing to enter graduate and professional programs in the behavioral sciences, medicine, public health, health services administration, law, or other areas.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants for Admission to the Freshman class are required to have graduated or expected to graduate from an accredited high school before entering the University. Applicants are required to submit ACT scores. SAT scores are also accepted, although ACT scores are preferred. Students are urged to take the ACT/SAT near the end of their junior year or early in the senior year of high school. Students not able to take the ACT on a national date may take the Residual ACT through the University of Utah Testing Center. In addition, a minimum TOEFL score of 500 (173 on the computer-based exam or 61 on new iBT exam) is required. International applicants graduating from secondary schools outside the U.S. must have completed all requirements for graduation with satisfactory grades and must have received a diploma or certificate of graduation. In addition, applicants must be eligible for admission to a major University in the country in which they graduated. Applicants may be considered for admission if they have a minimum TOEFL score of 450 (133 on the computer-based exam or 45 on new iBT exam ) and are academically qualified. To request a Conditional Acceptance application, students should contact the International Admissions Office at iao@sa.utah.edu.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Utah

Department name

College of Social and Behavioral Science, Behavioral Science and Health Program