University Of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States Address: 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States Phone: +1 617-287-5000

he University of Massachusetts Boston (stylized as UMass Boston) is a public US-based research university. It is the only public research university in Boston and the third-largest campus in the five-campus University of Massachusetts system.[5] UMass Boston is the third most diverse university in the United States.[6] While a majority of UMass Boston students are Massachusetts residents, international students and students from other states make up a significant portion of the student body.[7] It is a member of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities[8] and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.[9] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".[10]

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If your aim is to build a future as a leader who promotes health equity in urban populations, UMass Boston's Urban Public Health Bachelor of Science program is for you. You will acquire fundamental knowledge of public health science, education, and practice as well as an aptitude for critical problem solving, analysis and interpretation of data, and an understanding of socio-economic and cultural diversity among people in urban settings. You will also participate in real-world public health practice experiences in community settings, governmental agencies, private sector, and health organizations.

Emerge from this program prepared to:

  • Develop analytical skills to assess health disparities and social and environmental determinants health in urban populations

  • Acquire knowledge and skills in designing and implementing health promotion and education initiatives in urban settings

  • Gain an understanding of community engagement and collaboration strategies to address public health challenges in urban areas

  • Prepare for graduate school including medical school

https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/urban-public-health-bs/

 

Completed applications will include the following information:

  • Completed UMass Boston Application or Common Application with Essay
  • Application Fee: $60 *fee waivers are accepted
  • Official high school transcript and/or high school equivalency (GED, HiSET, etc.).
    • In-progress high school transcript must include grades 9-11 and should reference in-progress senior year courses. Senior grades may be submitted when available but may not initially be considered. First year students who have graduated from high school are required to submit an official, final high school transcript inclusive of graduation date. 
  • SAT or ACT scores (unless applying with No Test Option) 
  • Recommendation Letter (school-based counselor or teacher)
  • English Language Proficiency for non-native speakers of English
  • All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency. Students can demonstrate proficiency by submitting the following exams:
    • TOEFL (79+)
    • IELTS (6.0+)
    • SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS) component of 480+) 
    • ACT (Reading and English component scores totaling 34)
    • Duolingo English Test (105+)
  • UMass Boston must receive your official test scores directly from the testing agency. You may request scores be sent to UMass Boston at the time you register for the test. If you have already taken the test, you may request official scores by contacting the College Board, ACT, TOEFL, IETLS, or Duolingo directly.
  • The UMass Boston SAT/TOEFL and IELTS code is 3924 and the ACT code is 1925.

https://www.umb.edu/admissions/international-students/apply-as-a-international-student/first-year/

 

Fall: Early Action I             November 1

Fall: Early Action II           January 1

Fall: Regular Decision     February 15

Spring Semester               December 15

https://www.umb.edu/admissions/international-students/apply-as-a-international-student/first-year/

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through Study Group portal