To be considered for admission to the Masters of Public Health degree program, an applicant must:

• Hold a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and have adequate preparation in the biological, physical, or social sciences.
• You must have at least a B (3.0) grade-point average or the equivalent in work completed after the first two years of a bachelor's degree program and in all post-baccalaureate course work. An applicant who does not meet this academic criterion may request special consideration.

UNLV Graduate College Requirements:

1. Complete the on-line, UNLV Graduate College application, availagle at http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu/

2. Provide official transcripts to the UNLV Graduate College.

3. A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreingn Language (TOEFL) is required for applicants whose first language is not English.

School of Community Health Sciences Requirements:

1. Acceptance by the UNLV Graduate College.

2. A brief cover letter expressing your interest in the MPH Program and your resume or CV. Please include full contact information.

3. A personal essay describing what you perceive to be a pressing public health issue, why a career in the field appeals to you, the strengths you will bring to the program, and you commitment to graduate level study.

4. Three (3) letters of recommendation.

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

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