Master of Science [M.S] (Obesity Prevention and Management)
$25,200/Yr
- The MS in obesity prevention and management is an innovative degree program that draws on a wide array of expertise at ASU. The curriculum is designed to integrate perspectives from the social, applied, life and health sciences and provides advanced, graduate-level, problem-focused, experiential training that is grounded in evidence and best practices for effective prevention and management of obesity.
- This degree program is geared toward postbaccalaureate students and professionals who wish to advance their understanding of the social, cultural, environmental, health and psychological issues associated with obesity.
- The program emphasizes the complex etiology of obesity and includes courses that will enhance students' ability to work with individuals and populations at risk of obesity to develop effective strategies for prevention and management of the condition across the lifespan.
Important Dates
Applications are accepted throughout the year
Event | Application Date |
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Application Opens for Spring 2024 Intake | Feb 1, 2024 |
Application Opens for Fall 2024 Intake | Sep 1, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | $8460 |
Food | $3348 |
Transportation | $3180 |
Personal Expenses | $3628 |
Total Cost | $18616 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's (or equivalent) or master's degree in social or health science-related fields from a regionally accredited institution. The following entry-level competencies are needed for admission to the program: Students should have completed undergraduate-level coursework in statistics and psychology and, ideally, have completed one or more courses in nutrition, physiology and chemistry.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
- Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Class 11 and 12.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 292 score for a better chance of admission.
Scores Required
Required Document List
All applicants must submit
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- GRE scores (verbal, quantitative and analytical)
- statement of educational and career goals
- writing sample
- letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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