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Health Sciences

Program Information

Degree: MS

College: Nursing and Health Sciences

Application Instructions

Test Score Required: Satisfactory GRE score. Successful candidates usually have a combined GRE score of near 1000. International applicants must have a minimum 79 TOEFL or IELTS score of 6.5 and 6 or greater in all sub-sections.

Letters of Recommendation: 3

Resume/Curriculum Vitae: No

Admissions Essay: Yes - letter of intent and statement of goals

Deadlines: University deadlines apply

Possible Careers: Health Agency Director, Consultant, Community Health Director, Public Health Professional

Salary Information: See Bureau of Labor Statistics for detailed salary information on these careers. Another great resource is the Occupational Outlook Handbook

UT Tyler Health Sciences Graduate Student Research:

• EXPLORATORY STUDY OF IMMIGRANT KENYAN MOTHERS KNOWLEDGE, BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES ABOUT HEALTH AND NUTRITION
• INFLUENCE OF DIET- AND WEIGHT-RELATED BEHAVIORS AND SOCIAL NORMS ON OBESITY IN TEXAS EIGHTH AND ELEVENTH GRADE  ADOLESCENTS