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

1. Hold a bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution and have adequate preparation in the biological, physical, or social sciences.

A criterion for admission is 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.

2. Complete the School of Public Health application and submit:

• 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
• Resume
• three letters of recommendation

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

3. Submit official copies of all transcripts to the Graduate College and the School of Public Health.

*Note: Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

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