Undergraduate Public Health Major

How to Apply

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science must complete the following by the application deadline to be considered for admission:

• Minimum of 45 credits
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• A minimum grade of 2.0 in one of the following: ENV H 111, HSERV 100, G H 101 or one 5 credit course from: Anthropology (ANTH only), Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology (200-level recommended)
• Minimum grade of 2.0 in one introductory science from the following list: BIOL 118, BIOL 180, CHEM 120, CHEM 142, CHEM 145 or PHYS 114 with lab (PHYS 117)

What We’re Looking For:

The following factors determine the competitiveness of an applicant beyond the minimum requirements and are the criteria used when determining admission to the major:

• Overall academic record
• Grades in coursework relevant to the major
• The personal statement including writing ability and individual perspectives that would contribute to the program & field of public health
• Ability to make satisfactory progress towards the degree

Steps to Apply:

1. Complete the Public Health Application Form. The application deadline for autumn 2013 entry was April 19, 2013. The application for winter 2014 entry will be available in September.
   
2. Attach your personal statement.
3. Drop off the completed application form to the program office - Health Sciences F-346B - by 5:00 pm on the 3rd Friday of the quarter. You may also mail to the address on the Application Form postmarked no later than the 3rd Friday of the quarter.

Timeline for Applying to the Major:

Note: Transfer students must also apply for general admission to the University and
abide by the UW Office of Admissions’ deadlines: Feb. 15 for Autumn Quarter and Sept. 1 for Winter Quarter.

Learn more about the Public Health major and the application process by attending an information session or contacting an adviser.