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Bachelor of Science Public Health

At JWU Providence, our focus on public health involves delivering patient-centered and humanistic healthcare to diverse populations. In our B.S. in Public Health degree, you will learn to assess and plan for community needs by taking a holistic approach that includes courses in nutrition, exercise science, public health, psychology, sociology and economics. Our students also gain insight into global health issues and develop solutions for challenges faced by different populations around the world.

Graduates of JWU’s Public Health program can choose to apply for our Master of Public Health degree, which provides a more in-depth training and prepares them to become future leaders in public health. Many of our B.S. in Public Health graduates have continued their education by pursuing M.P.H. degrees at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, New York University and George Washington University.

By participating in our small classes and receiving personalized guidance, you’ll work closely with faculty who truly care about your future in public health. Our faculty have also fostered strong connections with local organizations, offering students networking opportunities and preparing them for internships with local and state health departments.

Campus Information

Providence Campus

In Providence, the university revitalized close to 100 acres of waterfront alongside our Harborside Campus, providing a stunning natural setting and a range of environmental and recreational benefits to the community. The campus’ 82,000-square-foot Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence showcases stunning views of Narragansett Bay and is designed as the nation’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified culinary lab.

Charlotte Campus

In Charlotte, JWU moved to a blighted area being redeveloped; today the campus encompasses 8 buildings on 13 acres in Uptown Charlotte. By pursuing a nontraditional growth model, JWU is delivering career education to students in two US regions while benefiting these local economies and communities.

Intakes

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

JWU is particularly strong for certain fields; in those areas, job potential is especially good:

Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Services / Innovation — JWU is well known for these, and there are strong industry connections.
Tourism & Hospitality Management — internships and hands-on experience help a lot here.
Business & Applied Arts — roles in operations, management, marketing etc., especially in service, tourism, food, events.
Experiential / Applied Trainings — students who take advantage of internships, work-study, hands-on labs tend to do better.

My Assessment: Overall Job Opportunity Potential

JWU offers very good job opportunity potential, especially for students who make the most of the experiential learning, internships, and networking offerings.
If you maximize what the university offers (internships, campus recruiting, alumni network), you have a high chance of finding a good job soon after graduation.
For international students or those planning to work outside the U.S., you’ll need to check whether your field is in demand locally, whether your qualification is recognized, and whether visa/work permit rules allow you to stay and work.

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

Entry / Academic Requirements (for International Undergraduate Students)

You need to have completed your secondary school (high school) with good academic performance. For international students, JWU generally looks for a minimum grade average of “C+” or equivalent.

Some programs have extra requirements (e.g. certain prior coursework, portfolios, or particular grades in specific subjects) depending on the major.

For transfer students (if you’ve already studied at college/university elsewhere), there are credits transfer options; there is a “Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)” if you satisfy credits and GPA criteria.

Undergraduate

IELTS (Academic) = 6.0

TOEFL iBT = 75

Duolingo English Test = 105

Johnson & Wales University

Providence , Rhode Island ,United States