Admission Criteria
Application Requirements
Admission Deadlines: Campus & Online
Admission Criteria
The following criteria must be met to be considered for admission to the MPH program:
- Completed online application submitted to the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS): www.sophas.org
- Completed University of Florida for Graduate Admissions submitted online to the University Graduate Admissions office:
www.admissions.ufl.edu/phhp2009 - Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- At least a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.*
- Satisfactory GRE scores sent directly from ETS (UF School code 5812)
- English Proficiency **
All international applicants must submit scores from one of the tests listed below:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the following minimum scores: 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 80 Internet-based.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6
The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum score of 77
- A professional Statement of Purpose that matches the philosophy and focus of the program.
*The GRE and the undergraduate 3.0 GPA minimums may be waived for applicants with previous graduate or professional degrees at the discretion of the admissions committee. Applicants with an M.D. or a Ph.D. in a health-related discipline from a University in the U.S. do not have to take the GRE. Please consult with the program director if you are uncertain whether you need to take the GRE.
**International students whose native language is English or who have attended a college or university in the United States for at least one year are not required to submite TOEFL scores, but must have acceptable scores on the General Test section of the GRE. For a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) requirement that most non-US applicants must meet, go to the Graduate School English Language Testing Exemptions.
Application Requirements
To apply for admission to the University of Florida Master of Public Health Program, applicants MUST complete BOTH of the following application procedures:
I. Submit an online application to the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS), a service of the CEPH accredited schools of public health. The application can be found at: www.sophas.org
II. Submit the University of Florida online Application for Graduate Admission. The application can be found at: www.admissions.ufl.edu/phhp2009
Requirements for each application are outlined below.
I. Application Requirements for SOPHAS
(Applications should be submitted at: www.sophas.org)
1. Complete the SOPHAS online application and pay the application fee. (Please note that the fee will vary according to the number of school designations)
2. Arrange to have one set of official transcripts from each institution attended sent to SOPHAS (the address is listed below)
3. Arrange to have 3 Letters of Recommendation submitted. At least two should be from former professors. If you have been out of school for over 5 years, three (3) letters from employers are acceptable.
4. Submit your professional Statement of Purpose outlining objectives that match the philosophy and focus of the program and the concentration area you hav selected.
5. Submit a Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
SOPHAS Mailing Address:
SOPHAS
P.O. Box 9111
Watertown, MA 02471For Overnight Delivery Only:
SOPHAS
c/o Liaison International
311 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
II. Application Requirements for the University of Florida,
Application for Graduate Admission
(Applications should be submitted at: www.admissions.ufl.edu/phhp2009)
1. Complete the University of Florida Application for Graduate Admissions online and pay the non-refundable $30 application fee. You may pay online by credit card or send the application fee and other required materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the address is listed below). Please note that the $30US application fee is required from all students applying to a graduate program including current and former University of Florida students.
2. When completing the application:
If applying to the Campus MPH Program:
- Under College/School, select Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP)
- Under Program/Major, select Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Under Specialization type in your MPH Concentration choice. For a listing of the MPH Concentrations visit:
http://www.mph.ufl.edu/concentrations
If applying to the Online MPH Program:
- Under College/School, select Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP)
- Under Program/Major, select Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Under Specialization type in "Online". Please note that the Online MPH is offered only in Public Health Practice concentration area.
3. Arrange to have official transcripts from each previous institution attended (other than University of Florida) sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the address is listed below).
4. Arrange to have official GRE test scores sent directly to University of Florida. The University of Florida code is 5812. Please allow 6-8 weeks for the official scores to arrive.
5. Arrange to have official TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB scores sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions (International students only).
University of Florida Office of Graduate Admissions
Mailing Address:UF Office of Graduate Admissions
University of Florida
P.O. Box 2946
Gainesville, FL 32602-2946
(352) 392-1365
Things to Remember...
- Original Transcripts should be sent to BOTH SOPHAS and the UF Graduate Admissions Office
- Items to be submitted to SOPHAS only: Online Application with Application Fee, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose and Resume/CV
- Items to be submitted to the UF Graduate Admissions Office only: Online application, $30US application fee, GRE scores, English Proficiency Scores
Admissions Deadlines: Campus & Online
MPH Admissions (standard 48-credit and accelerated 42-credit)
Applications for the standard 48-credit MPH Program and the accelerated 42-credit MPH Program (both campus and online) are reviewed on a "rolling" basis. You are strongly encouraged to apply early, at least 3-4 months before the deadline for the semester in which you would like to begin the program. Admission decisions are generally made within 4 weeks of receiving completed application materials.
| Admissions Deadlines - Campus & Online | ||
| Semester | International Applicants | US Applicants |
| Spring 2010 (January) | July 1, 2009 | October 16, 2009 |
| Fall 2010 (August) | March 19, 2010 | July 16, 2010 |
