Admissions

Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission to the PhD in Public Health, students must meet the following requirements:

• a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or from a recognized university level academic institution abroad;
• a GPA of at least 3.0 or its equivalent by the time they enroll;
• Full consideration of the admission application can take place only after all required documents have been received.

Although not required, it is recommended to have a master’s degree in public health or other appropriate graduate degree in a related field with a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for graduate studies. In addition, although not required, research experience in public health is recommended.

Required Documents

In addition to the application forms, we also require the following documents:

• Statement of Purpose. Applicants will be encouraged to highlight past experience in living/working in disadvantaged communities and unique features of their experience when preparing their personal statement.
• Writing sample (preferably a research paper)
• A copy of your most recent academic transcript(s)
• 3 letters of recommendation. At least two should address academic and/or professional qualifications for pursuing a PhD program in HSRIS.
• TOEFL test scores, IELTS Academic Training or DET (Duolingo English Test) exam scores for foreign applicants from non-English speaking countries
• Curriculum vitae
• GRE Not Required

Admissions Timeline

• Sept 17, 2025 - Application opens
• Dec 17, 2025 - Application closes
• End of Jan 2026 - Interviews extended to top candidates
• Early Feb 2026 - Interviews
• Early Mar 2026 - Nominate candidates for admission