Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required for MSPH/PhD applicants
- Master's degree in the area of health behavior health promotion or similar field required for PhD applicants
- GPA of 3.2 or higher (3.6 is considered competitive)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume or CV
- Statement of purpose and objectives
- Research Statement
- Writing Sample
- Mission and values statement
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants
- Relevant work/volunteer experience strengthens all applications
View more detailed admissions criteria at: https://publichealth.arizona.edu/graduate-students/phd-hbhp-admissions-criteria
Applications will be submitted through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for accredited schools and programs of public health, at www.sophas.org.
Standardized Tests
Optional Test
GRE - Send scores to the University of Arizona College of Public Health/SOPHAS, code 4253
or
MCAT - Send scores to SOPHAS via code SOPHAS
International Students - Tests of English Proficiency
International applicants are required by the UA Graduate College to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT (web-based) test. For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment. Students may be requested to enter the Center for English as a Second Language to improve their verbal skills.
SOPHAS TOEFL Scores - Code 5688
SOPHAS IELTS Scores - Code SOPHAS
Funding Opportunities
A variety of funding is available in the form of scholarships/fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. More information regarding tuition and financial assistance is available at: http://publichealth.arizona.edu/prospective-students/tuition-financial-assistance
Federal Financial Aid https://financialaid.arizona.edu/apply-for-aid/graduate-professional
Admissions Deadlines
Domestic Applicants:
- Priority: December 1
- Secondary: April 1
Note: Students who apply by the priority deadline will be given the highest priority for admissions and consideration for scholarships and assistantships.
International Conditional Admission
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832