Degree
- I have chosen either a BA or BS program of study.
Personal Statement
- I understand I will be asked to submit written short answer responses to a set of questions, demonstrating my preparedness for the major. I can start on them when the questions become available in a separate document and paste it in the application.
- The questions can be found in the application, toward the bottom of the page.
- I understand that these short answer responses will need to be written by me.
Transcripts
- All my college work has been at the University of Washington or has already been transferred and updated on my UW transcript. (you don't need to upload transcripts)
- I have college work at other institutions that has not yet been transferred to UW, or am a transfer student. I have gathered my transcripts for upload. See transcript FAQs
Degree Plan
The PH-GH Major is making curricular changes that will be effective starting AUT 2024 (see future degree requirements here). Students will be able to run a degree audit reflective of the new requirements starting SUM 2024.
- Required for all applicants: I have written a degree plan outlining what courses I will take when.
- I plan to complete a double major, and I have included courses for both majors in my written degree plan.
- I plan to complete a double degree, I understand that a double degree requires a minimum of 225 credits, and I have included courses for both majors in my written degree plan.
- I currently have 120 or more college credits and/or 6 or more quarters in college, and I have a written degree plan outlining what courses I will take and when.
You may find a downloadable course plan template on our Degree Sequencing page. If you are unsure of any of these items, please contact phgh@uw.edu.
The University has general regulations governing scholastic eligibility and satisfactory progress and the Public Health-Global Health Major has adopted requirements in order to make the best use of facilities and resources and to provide reasonable assurance of academic success.
Write a degree plan which outlines how you will make progress towards your degree.
This should be a thoughtful attempt of an outline or chart of what courses you will take when.
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN:
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AUT 24 |
WIN 25 |
SPR 25 |
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AUT 25 SPH 481 – 5 |
WIN 26 |
SPR 26 |
*This plan is just an example, plans may need to be adjusted according to what students have already completed and course enrollment numbers.
Double Major
You earn a double major when both majors lead to the same degree name (e.g., BA, BS, BFA), even if the two majors are in different colleges or schools. For example, a BA in Public Health-Global Health and a BA in Geography is a double major. Double majors are completed within the typical 180 credits.
Double Degree
You earn a double degree when two majors lead to differently-named degrees (e.g., BA vs. BS). For example, a BS in Public Health-Global Health and a BS in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies is a double degree. Double degrees require a minimum of 225 credits.
Planning for a Double Major or Degree
PH-GH Advisers will strongly recommend a course plan that can be completed in 12 quarters total time at UW or less, and under 210 credits. If you feel your course plan will exceed 12 quarters or 210 credits, including a double degree, we recommend checking in with UW Office of Student Financial Aid and any scholarship requirements you may have.
Students completing a double major or double degree will also be expected to complete General Education requirements for both majors, as General Education requirements vary between the schools and colleges at UW.
Additionally, majors at UW will have varying requirements on how many credits can overlap. The PH-GH Major does not permit more than 10 credits of overlap between two majors. Please ensure in your course plan that you can complete both majors with no more than 10 credits of overlap.
Revised: Dec 27, 2023