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Deadlines and Entry Quarter
for Epidemiology Degree Programs
(Does not include Public Health Genetics or Nutrition applicants.)

When You Can Enter an Epidemiology Degree Program

Autumn

  • Strongly recommended for most students

Winter/Spring

  • Entry not allowed

Summer

  • Only for postdoctoral clinician fellows entering the MPH who must begin in the summer.
  • Only 1 class maybe offered and it is not applicable to MS or PhD Programs.
  • Applicants must apply for the Autumn Quarter and petition to be changed to summer after course schedule is available.

When You Can Apply - Deadlines by Applicant Category

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT DEADLINES, regardless of degree sought:

Non-Degree Application

November 1, Deadline for Online Application

On-line SOPHAS application submitted, if applying through SOPHAS and on-line application submitted to the UW Graduate School, including the following (Requirements for SOPHAS Applicants):

  • On-line Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Epidemiology Supplemental Application Form (online)
  • Names, Email and Contact Information for at least Three Recommenders
  • Official Transcripts and Degree Statements received by UW Graduate Admissions Office even if SOPHAS applicant.
  • Payment of the Application Fee Online (International applicants NOT eligible for fee waiver.).
  • MCH Supplemental Material for MCH Track

December 15, Final Deadline

Application must be totally complete, including:

  • Official GRE scores received by UW or SOPHAS directly from ETS (no waivers)
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS directly from ETS or IELTS to UW or official letter from institution certifying bachelor's entirely in English. (Masters only in English not acceptable.) See English Language Requirements.
  • All references received electronically through the application system (or by mail from recommenders).
  • Official Transcripts and Degree Statements received by the Epidemiology Department or through SOPHAS.

US CITIZENS and PERMANENT RESIDENTS DEADLINES:

A. ALL Applicants WITHOUT a U.S. Doctorate and ALL PhD Applicants:

December 1, Deadline for Online Application

On-line SOPHAS application submitted, if applying through SOPHAS and on-line application submitted to the UW Graduate School, including the following (Requirements for SOPHAS Applicants):

  • On-line Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Epidemiology Supplemental Application Form (online)
  • Names, Email and Contact Information for at least Three Recommenders
  • Optional Diversity Statement (if desired)
  • Payment of the Application Fee Online or Approved Fee Waiver Based on Need. Waiver requires 10 days lead time at end to application prior to submission. International applicants NOT eligible.
  • MCH Supplemental Material for MCH track

December 15 , Final Deadline

Application must be totally complete, including:

  • Official GRE scores received by UW or SOPHAS directly from ETS (no waivers)
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS scores if bachelor's not entirely in English (Masters only in English not acceptable.) See English Language Requirements for required procedure.
  • All references received electronically through the application system.
  • Official Transcripts and Degree Statements received by the Epidemiology Department either by mail or through SOPHAS (foreign degree holders see Transcripts.)

B. Applicants for the MS or MPH only WITH a U.S. Doctorate

December 15, Deadline for Online Application

Complete on-line application submitted to the UW Graduate School, including the following (See requirements for SOPHAS applicants):

  • On-line Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Epidemiology Supplemental Application Form (online)
  • Names, Email and Contact Information for at least Three Recommenders
  • Optional Diversity Statement (if desired)
  • Payment of the Application Fee Online or Approved Fee Waiver Based on Need. Requires 10 days lead time at end to application prior to submission. International applicants NOT eligible.
  • MCH Supplemental Material for MCH track

January 1 , Final Deadline

Application must be totally complete, including:

  • Official GRE scores received by UW directly from ETS (if doctorate not U.S.)
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS scores if bachelor's not entirely in English. (Masters only in English not acceptable.) See English Language Requirements for required procedure.
  • All references received electronically through the application system.
  • Official Transcripts and Degree Statements received by the Epidemiology Department either by mail or through SOPHAS (foreign degree holders see Transcripts.)

Application Deadlines for 2011 Entry

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This page was last updated on October 20, 2009