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    Public Health (MS)

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    Honolulu, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $49,440.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    32
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 32-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $49,440 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Research-oriented program specializing in epidemiology, covering advanced training in chronic and infectious disease epidemiology, biostatistics, research design, and electives in infectious diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, non-communicable diseases, and early child health. Requires completion of a thesis.

    Focus: research
    US News #89 (tied) public health

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026
    Fall 2028
    Dec 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE General Test is optional for all Fall 2026 master’s and doctoral degree applicants (unless it is required by the Graduate Division). If you do submit your scores, both the score and the percentile on each of the verbal, quantitative and analytic sections of the examination will be evaluated.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for master’s degree applicants [in campus-based Master’s Degree Program]: iBT TOEFL 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for master’s degree applicants [in campus-based Master’s Degree Program]: IELTS 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,234.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $49,440 across 32 required credits.
    Is Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 2 years and 32 credits.
    What GPA is required for Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Per the program's published guidance: B average or its equivalent
    Is Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Public Health (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.