Admissions Criteria at a Glance
GPA: Overall GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all previous college work. Applicants with an overall GPA of less than 3.0 can submit additional documents that
include evidence of outstanding professional leadership, practice or scholarship for
special consideration.
Degree Requirement: All potential applicants holding a master’s degree from an accredited college or
university in areas related to public health (i.e. social/behavioral sciences, psychology,
economics, health services research, epidemiology, management, policy, and health
professions, etc.) are eligible to apply for admission. We also encourage students
from a diverse field of training that are looking to advance their career in public
health, health services research, and policy to apply to this program.
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in abovementioned or similar fields may apply
to this program if they have strong demonstrated research or working experience in
public health or related fields.
To be used to satisfy degree requirement, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts
must show degree(s) earned that are the U.S. equivalency of degree(s) required by
the program.
Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended.
Unofficial transcripts from US colleges and universities can be used in the admissions review process in lieu of official transcripts for
this program.
Standardized Test Requirements: None are required for this program.
Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations from three individuals must be submitted through the application
portal.
Resume: Applicants must submit a resume or curriculum vitae within the application portal.
Scientific Writing Skills: Writing is an essential component of the PhD program. If you have co-authored a peer-reviewed
manuscript where you had a significant role, you may include with your application.
Please note that prior publications are not a requirement for admission.
International Students: Please review the verification process for international transcripts and the English proficiency requirement.