Applicants to the MPH, MSPH, and MHA programs may apply for any of the three semesters – fall, spring, or summer. After you have reviewed the Admission Requirements please see the Application Procedures.  
In order to be considered for admission, prospective Master’s students must meet the following requirements.

1.  An applicant must have one of the following (A, B, or C):

1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and satisfying at least one of the following criteria:
   • “B” average (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student working for a degree, OR
   • “B” average (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better in all work attempted while registered as an upper division undergraduate student working for a baccalaureate degree.
2. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a previous graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
3. The equivalent bachelors and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution.
   

(Note: Undergraduate applicants to the Accelerated Public Health Education MPH program are an exception and must consult the specific department advisor.)

2.  All applicants must take the Graduate Record Exam or an equivalent taken within five years preceding application AND must meet the following criteria:

• MPH applicants must submit minimum GRE scores (defined in the GRE Scores Table below) OR a minimum “B” average (GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale)
• MSPH and MHA applicants must submit minimum GRE scores (defined in the GRE Scores Table below), AND a minimum “B” average (GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Additional information on test scores:

• GRE or equivalent scores must be submitted with every application regardless if the GPA is 3.00 or better. (Both the GPA and test scores are considered when the application is reviewed by the admissions committee. Other factors are considered as well. See below under Additional Admission Requirement information)
• In lieu of the GRE, applicants to the Department of Health Policy and Management may submit a minimum GMAT score of 500 for the MPH, MSPH, and MHA.
• An MCAT score (with a mean of 8 or above) may be submitted in lieu of the GRE for all MPH and MSPH programs with the following exceptions:
  • MCAT scores are NOT accepted for Epidemiology and Biostatistics degree programs;
  • MCAT scores are NOT accepted for the MSPH or MHA programs in the Health Policy and Management Department
• LSAT scored is not accepted in lieu of the GRE
• Some applicants may be eligible for a waiver of the GRE.
  • Applicants who have terminal degrees such as the PhD or EdD, and those with advanced professional degrees (MD, DDS, DO, DVM, JD, PharmD, DPT) from accredited institutions and are individually licensed in the United States in their profession may request to waive the GRE.
  • The GRE waiver is not automatic and must be approved by the Admissions Committee and the College of Public Health Academic Dean.
  • The Request to Waive the GRE Requirement Form can be found at publichealth.usf.edu/forms.html and must be submitted to USF College of Public Health Academic and Student Affairs Office, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 56, Tampa, FL 33612-3805.
• International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must provide a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79-80 (internet based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (written test), taken within 2 years of the desired term of entry.

3.  Additional Admission Requirement Information

• Applicants will also be required to submit:
  • Minimum of two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose and objectives
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
• Applicants to the MPH in Public Health Practice program via Executive Weekend format should visit the Program website at (http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/php/executiveformat.html). Applicants to the Online MPH in Public Health Practice program should visit the Online MPH Program web site at http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/php/onlineformat.html.
• Applicants with insufficient background or training in public health or other health and biological sciences may be required to take prerequisite courses.  Check specific department web sites for more information. 
• Basic computer competency is expected.
• Students in all online public health courses are expected to meet certain technology requirements in order to successfully participate in their courses. It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements are met prior to the start of the semester. For more information, visit:http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/eta/students_tech_requirements.htm
• Meeting of these criteria shall not be the only basis for admission

GRE Scores Table

Applicants with disabilities should contact the Office of Academic Support and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (813)974-4309 -- TTY: (813)974-5651 or visit http://www.asasd.usf.edu/ for more information. The College provides classroom equipment for the hearing impaired.

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