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Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA) & Dual Degree (DO/MPH, MPH/MS Applied Anthropology, MPH/MS in Nursing) Programs

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution
  
• Applicants must complete an application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service, SOPHAS.
  
  
  • Applicants to the MHA program may apply through either SOPHAS or the Healthcare Administration, Management & Policy Centralized Application Services HAMPCAS .
    
    
  • Applicants to the dual degree programs must follow both university admissions requirements
    
    • MS Applied Anthropology offered at UNT Denton Campus
    • MSN offered at University of Texas at Arlington
    • DO offered at UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
       
  • DO/MPH applicants that are currently enrolled in the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine will need to complete and return the downloadable application.
    
    
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:

o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) institutional code 6565
o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)
o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)
o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)
o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 double spaced pages)
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.

MPH Professional Option

In addition to the above mentioned requirements applicants to the Masters of Public Health Professional Option must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Applicants with an advanced degree (e.g., PhD, DO, MD, JD, MSN, MBA, PA; or
• Applicants currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program other than an MPH; or
• Three or more years of work experience in the health professions.
  
  

 Doctor of Public Health Practice (DrPH)

• To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Hold a MPH or related master’s degree(s) (or terminal clinical/doctoral degree) from a recognized institution
• Submit an application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) at www.sophas.org
• All application materials need to be submitted to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:
  
  

  o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

  o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

  o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

  o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

  o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

  o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation from profession­als who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional work
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) addressing the appli­cant’s career goals and how the DrPH will assist career aspirations
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.2. Although a minimum GPA has been established, admission to the program is highly competitive
• A minimum of three years of significant public health or other appropriate work experience is strongly recommended
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences (PhD)

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
• Completion of a MA, MS, MPH or a related master’s degree(s) from a recognized institution is preferred
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.2. Although a minimum GPA has been established, admission to the program is highly competitive
• Submit an application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) at www.sophas.org
• All application materials need to be submitted to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:
  
  

  o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

  o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

  o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

  o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

  o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

  o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation from profession­als who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional work
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) addressing the appli­cant’s career goals and how the PhD will assist career aspirations
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• Applicants will be reviewed for best fit with concentra­tions and faculty mentors
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview. Interviews on campus or by telephone at the student's request are always welcome

Graduate Certificate in Public Health & Non-Degree

To be considered for non-degree admission or Graduate Certificate in Public Health, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• The student in this status is required to receive credit in all graduate courses taken, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Submit the following items to the SPH Office of Student & Academic Services
  • Complete Non Degree application or Graduate Certificate in Public Health Application
  • Application fee
  • Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
     

Note: UNTHSC School of Public Health does not sponsor student visas for international students for the non-degree or certificate programs.

If you have questions please contact the School of Public Health Office of Admission & Academic Services at 817-735-2401 or email sph@unthsc.edu.