Masters in Public health admissions process
Admissions Deadline for Fall 2009: December 1, 2008
Online Application
Introduction
This section serves as a guide for applying to the MPH program. Careful attention to the instructions, application materials, requirements, and guidelines should smooth the entire process.
The department seeks to enroll well-qualified students with diverse backgrounds. We especially seek applicants committed to working with diverse populations. Admission to the MPH program is selective and is based on academic performance and potential, clarity and appropriateness of career objectives, understanding of global public health issues, knowledge of diverse populations, and relevant practical experiences.
Instructions to Apply
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all admission materials arrive by the closing date of December 1. *
Note: Due to the extra time required for processing, international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials as close as possible to November 1.
*Test scores can be submitted after December 1st if an otherwise complete application is on file. Please let program staff know if you will be submitting late test scores.
Admission requirements will be described once you begin the application and select a program. You may also find this information at Graduate Programs.
All materials except transcripts and tests will be collected in the online application:
Online UW Graduate School Application
Applicants are also welcome to begin their application using SOPHAS; however they must complete the process by submitting a University of Washington application using the UW Graduate School online system and providing the additional requested materials.
Transcript Instructions
U.S. DEGREES: For all colleges or universities attended, have the institution(s) send one set of transcripts to the Department of Global Health Graduate Admissions office in a sealed envelope. Minor transcripts for coursework that has no relevance to the degree can be omitted:
Department of Global Health
Graduate Admissions - MPH
1959 NE Pacific Street, H-660
Box 357660
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7660
FOREIGN DEGREES: (Not study abroad) Major transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. Send two official transcripts & diplomas showing grades/marks (with graduation date): one to UW Graduate Admissions and one to Global Health. (If an institution will only issue one transcript, have it sent to Global Health.)
Test Instructions
The General GRE test is required of all applicants. Only those with a doctoral level degree from an accredited U.S. school are exempted from this requirement (ex. PhD, JD, DDS, MD). Please have Educational Testing Service (ETS) submit your score to the University of Washington using institution code 4854.
The TOEFL or IELTS is required of all international applicants, permanent residents, immigrants and transfer students, who are not citizens of the United States on the date of admission, and whose native language is other than English. No waivers of this English proficiency requirement may be given.
Please request Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 to forward your TOEFL score report using our institution code #4854. Score reports over two years old (from the test date) are no longer valid.
International Applicants
International applicants should evaluate whether they are eligible for admission before applying to the University of Washington Graduate School. See international applicants.
For more information on admissions requirements, see graduate admissions information.
International Applicants – Frequently Asked Questions
General Guidelines for a Successful Application
Successful applications to the MPH program usually meet the following criteria:
- Show a good match between the training goals of applicant and the track to which they are applying.
- Demonstrate a progression between past and present training and/or experience and attainment of the MPH. Goal statements should clearly address how an MPH degree will advance applicant's professional goals.
- Are submitted, (with some exceptions), after applicants have at least two or three years of relevant work experience (see individual tracks for specifics).
- Are supported by good recommendation letters, transcripts, and GRE scores. The minimum grade point average which is acceptable to the Graduate School is 3.0, a "B" average. The MPH Program can petition for a waiver from this requirement for a few applicants with other exceptional qualifications or experience.
While the programs do not have specific expectations about GRE scores, successful applicants usually achieve at least 50% in each of the categories. The GRE is not required for those who have earned a doctoral degree in the United States from an accredited institution of higher learning. The programs will accept "old" GRE scores, so long as they are still available from the Educational Testing Service.
There are no course prerequisites; however, since biostatistics and epidemiology are core courses for the MPH, the faculty are concerned about the ability of an applicant to perform well in quantitative work. A review course in algebra or statistics may be desirable for applicants who need to bolster their skills in this area.
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