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Graduate Admissions

How to enroll in the Master of Public (MPH) program:

1. Go to UNLV's Graduate College website.

2. Click on Admissions link.

3. Download Application Forms Link.

4. Download and complete the entire Graduate College Application Form. The Graduate Assistantship form may be found here. (if interested)

5. Under the degree program information section of the Application Form, be sure to include the following:

Program of Study : Master of Public Health (MPH)

Area of Concentration (choose one of the following):

  • Environmental & Occupational Health (EOH)
  • Biostatistics (BIO)
  • Epidemiology (EPI)
  • Health Care Administration and Policy (HCA&P)
  • Health Promotion (HED)
  • or leave blank if undecided

6. Attach the following other requirements:

  1. A personal essay describing what you perceive to be pressing public health issues, why a career in the field appeals to you, and how it will use your strengths and commitment.
  2. Resume
  3. Three letters of recommendation.

Note: The GRE, GMAT, MCAT and LSAT are no longer required, but may be submitted as supplemental information.

In addition, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for applicants whose first language is not English.

  1. Official copies of all transcripts sent to the Graduate College and the School of Public Health

7. Submit the required information to either Linda Stetzenbach and/or the Graduate College before June 1 for Fall admission or before November 1 for Spring admission (see list below).

8. Checklist..... Have you included (or ordered) all of the following items?

____ Personal Essay

____ Resume

____ Official Transcripts (from ALL universities and colleges attended) one copy to the Graduate College and one copy to the Department.

____ 1st Letter of Recommendation

____ 2nd Letter of Recommendation

____ 3rd Letter of Recommendation

____ TOEFL (for international students only)

____ Graduate College Application form

____ Assistantship Request Form (if interested)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION! All official transcripts, results of the TOEFL, the Graduate College Application from and the Assistantship request from MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE GRADUATE COLLEGE at the following address:

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Graduate College
4505 Maryland Parkway
Box 451017
Las Vegas, NV 89154-1017
Tel. (702) 895-3320
Fax (702) 895-4180

All other information including the essay, resume, ALL transcripts, and letters of recommendation should be sent to Linda Stetzenbach at the following address:

Linda Stetzenbach
Professor
Graduate Coordinator, MPH Program
University of Nevada Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453064
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3064

Office: 702-895-5509
FAX: 702-895-5573
Email: linda.stetzenbach@unlv.edu