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Graduate Application

So you’ve decided to pursue a career in public health. What’s next?

STEP 1:  DETERMINE YOUR PROGRAM OF INTEREST

Before you apply to the UW School of Public Health, carefully review each department and degree program to find the one that is best for you. The School has 5 departments: Biostatistics, Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Global Health, and Health Systems and Population Health; programs such as the Nutritional Science Program; offering many MPH, MS, MHA, and PhD degree options. 

STEP 2:  KNOW YOUR DEADLINE

Please direct questions to the following department contacts:

  • Epidemiology (MPH): Contact: Epi@uw.edu

  • Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (MPH): Contact: ehug@uw.edu

  • Global Health (MPH): Contact: ghprog@uw.edu

  • Health Systems and Population Health (MPH and Master of Science): Contact: hservask@uw.edu

  • Nutrition (MPH and Masters of Science, both offered with or without the Registered Dietitian (RD) training program) Contact: gradnutr@uw.edu

  • Public Health Genetics (MPH): Contact: phgadmit@uw.edu

 

STEP 3:  KNOW YOUR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application requirements vary by department, program, and degree track. In general, you will need to submit the following:

  • Online Application through the UW Graduate School
  • Official transcripts from ALL college-level institutions attended
  • GRE and other appropriate standardized test scores
    English proficiency test score (TOEFL or IETLS), if applicable
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Your department, program, or degree track may also require additional materials.

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STEP 4:  APPLY ONLINE

By this stage, you have chosen your department and degree program. You know your deadline and have gathered all the required application materials. It’s time to apply.

For details on how to apply to the Graduate School, go to: grad.uw.edu/admissions/

To begin your application, go to: grad.uw.edu/admissions/apply-now/

Once you have been admitted, learn about funding resources for your education.

Questions?

Contact sphsas@uw.edu if you are having trouble locating contact information for the adviser in your department or program of interest.