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Saint Louis University

St. Louis , Missouri ,United States

Public Health, B.S.

A public health major at Saint Louis University is a perfect fit for service-oriented SLU students who like to ask the bigger questions about health, understand why health differs across populations and address health disparities and social justice on a community level in diverse local, national and global settings. Public health is a natural fit with the Jesuit mission as a service-oriented field.

Public health professionals address challenging health-related issues in today's world, such as: How can we use social media to track disease outbreaks? How do we address the growing burden of cancer in low- and middle-income countries? What policies and interventions are most effective for addressing the opioid crisis? How do we ensure safe drinking water in communities across the globe?

Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Public Health is offered through the College for Public Health and Social Justice and is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Outcomes & Placement Statistics

  • Overall Outcomes: About 84% of SLU graduates are either employed, pursuing further studies, engaged in service programs, or in the military within six months after graduation 
  • Employment Breakdown: Another source reports that roughly 49.6% are working, 44.1% continue education, and 5.6% are still seeking employment 
  • Satisfaction: Around 92% of graduates are satisfied with their career or graduate study outcomes

Career Support and Resources

  • SLU offers comprehensive career preparation through:
  • Handshake: The central platform for job listings, internships, and on-campus recruiting 
  • Career Services: Offers résumé coaching, mock interviews via BigInterview, career fairs, experiential learning, and alumni networking through SLUConnections and other tools (Interstride, GoinGlobal) 
  • Special Programs: Including BHIP (Billiken Horizons Internship Program), research grants (SURGE), reciprocity assistance for job searches beyond St. Louis, skill development modules, and MyPlan career coaching 
  • Global Network: Over 133,000 alumni globally who provide networking and professional opportunities 

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA (out of 4.0) is a safe baseline for SLU admission, but selective majors may require 3.2+.

TOEFL iBT – 80

TOEFL PBT – 550

TOEFL ITP Plus (China) – 627

IELTS – 6.5

PTE Academic – 54

Duolingo English Test – 110

SAT (Reading & Writing) – 550

ACT (English section) – 21

For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.