Application Requirements
| Application Deadlines | Fall |
|---|---|
| Priority | May 15 |
| Standard | August 1 |
- Application for admission with a $45 application fee
- Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a Master of Public Health or equivalent degree.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative or last 60/90 units GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
- Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student's choice).
Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address:
- What is your reason for why you are pursuing this doctorate degree?
- Why do you want a DrPh as opposed to another type of doctorate?
- Identify a general area of interest for your dissertation research, knowing that it can change as you progress through the program.
- Completion of prerequisties requirements with a "C" or better.
- Principles and Methods of Epidemiology or equivalent
- Biostatistics or equivalent
- Research Methods or equivalent
- Additional requirements may be requested.