Graduate Pathway in Public Health

Saint Louis University

An INTO SLU Graduate Pathway program in Public Health will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Public Health

Saint Louis University

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

English Language Requirements

TOEFL 70-74 (13 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.0 (5.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 48, TOEFL Essentials 7.5, Duolingo 95, or Completion of Academic English Level 4

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2026 Fall Start (October)

Degree start date : 13th August 2026 - Degree end date: 14th May 2027

Semester 1 fall: 13th August 2026 - 11th December 2026
Semester 2 spring: 7th January 2027 - 14th May 2027

2027 Spring Start (March)

Degree start date : 7th January 2027 - Degree end date: 10th December 2027

Semester 1 spring: 7th January 2027 - 14th May 2027
Semester 2 fall: 12th August 2027 - 10th December 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

$ 40,070.00

Approximate cost

$ 40,070.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

Degree Program Components

42 Credit hour program 6 - 12 Credit hours apply from Pathway 30 - 36 Credit hours remaining toward degree

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

EAP 4100

Graduate Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4150

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students I

2 Credit Units

PUBH 5030

Methodological Approaches to Understanding Public Health

3 Credit Units

PUBH 5050

Health Care Across the Lifecourse: From Policy to Practice

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Semester 2

EAP 4200

Advanced Reading & Writing as Researchers

3 Credit Units

EAP 4250

Listening & Speaking for International Graduate Students II

2 Credit Units

PUBH 5040

Generating Evidence from Public Health Data

3 Credit Units

PUBH 5070

Translating Evidence & Theory for Community Practice

3 Credit Units

Total credit units

11 Credit Units

Notes

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.
Courses may vary depending on concentration. Letters of recommendation should come from ESL faculty (1) and CPHSJ faculty (1).

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

M.P.H. Public Health - Epidemiology

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Additional Information

M.P.H. Public Health - Health Management and Policy

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

M.P.H. Public Health - Behavioral Science and Health Equity

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Additional Information

M.P.H. Public Health - Public Health Practice

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Additional Information

M.P.H. Public Health-Biostatistics

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

Additional Requirements

Additional Information

Graduate Pathway in Public Health

Saint Louis University

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Public Health

Saint Louis University

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

2026 Fall Start (October)

2027 Spring Start (March)

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Sample Classes

Degree Program Components

Credit Number

Sample Classes Title

Credit Units

Semester 1

Semester 2

Notes

Progression

M.P.H. Public Health - Epidemiology

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

M.P.H. Public Health - Health Management and Policy

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

M.P.H. Public Health - Behavioral Science and Health Equity

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

M.P.H. Public Health - Public Health Practice

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio

M.P.H. Public Health-Biostatistics

Minimum 3.0 cumulative SLU GPA

English level: Successful Completion of Pathway Portfolio