Applicants must provide proof of a bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or first professional degree (e.g., MD, DDS, JD) from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or proof of equivalent degree and training from an acceptable foreign institution of higher education

Each graduate program has specific requirements, but common factors considered by the admissions committee include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Undergraduate overall and upper division GPA (above 3.0 preferred)
• A minimum score on the TOEFL of 550 (paper), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based) or a minimum score on the IELTS of 7.0 for applicants whose native language is not English
• Public health-related practice, research, or other relevant experience is highly recommended
• Letters of reference
• Background for and commitment to a career of scholarly endeavor in the field of study
• CV
• Personal statement

Final recommendations by the SPPH Admissions Committee are based on competitive evaluation of the qualifications of the applicant plus consideration of the availability of space and resources

All MPH students are required to complete an Applied Practice Experience (APE) and a final project known as the Integrative Learning Experience (ILE).

The MPH program requires a minimum of 43 credit hours of coursework and can be completed in 2 years(5 semesters). All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.

Required courses:

• Introduction to Epidemiology
• Analytical Methods in Public Health(4 credits)
• Biostatistics
• Data Management(1 credits)
• Categorical Data Analysis
• PH Assessment, Planning & Evaluation
• Public Health Practice Experience(4 credits)
• Policy & Equity(4 credits)
• Introduction to Linear Models
• Biostatistics or General Elective
• Statistical Consulting(2 credits)
• Integrative Learning Experience
• Applied Public Health Leadership
• MPH Public Health Ethics(1 credits)
• Survival Analysis

For more information, please see MPH Biostats Track Curricular Plan