Application Deadlines
All materials must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admission
Term |
All Applicants Deadline |
Spring |
October 1 |
Fall |
June 1 |
Application
Please complete only one MHA application from the options below:
Applicants who are applying for multiple College of Public Health programs, please complete the online Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) application.
Applicants who are applying to only the Master of Health Administration program, please compete the online Health Administration, Management, and Policy Application Service (HAMPCAS) application.
Prerequisites
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US college or university or equivalent foreign institution. A minimum of 3.0-grade point average is required for admission.
Transcripts
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities are required.
Domestic or US Transcripts
SOPHAS Instructions
Must be sent from the institution's Registrar’s Office directly to SOPHAS at the following address:
SOPHAS Mailing and Contact Information
SOPHAS | P.O. Box 9111 | Watertown, MA 02471
617-612-2090 | Email | Website
- This applies to current or former UNMC students.
- Photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted.
International Transcripts
All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service. For further instructions, you may visit www.wes.org/sophas.
- WES reports should be sent directly from WES to SOPHAS.
- Please ensure that you enter your SOPHAS ID number on your WES evaluation request to ensure your evaluation can be matched to your application.
HAMPCAS Instructions
Must be sent from the institution's Registrar’s Office directly to HAMPCAS at the following address:
HAMPCAS Mailing and Contact Information
HAMPCAS | P.O. Box 9122 | Watertown, MA 02471
617-612-2882 | Email | Website
- This applies to current or former UNMC students.
- Photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted.
International Transcripts
All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES) using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service. For further instructions, you may visit www.wes.org/hampcas
- WES reports should be sent directly from WES to HAMPCAS.
- Please ensure that you enter your HAMPCAS ID number on your WES evaluation request to ensure your evaluation can be matched to your application.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to academic, practice and/or research abilities.
Guidelines and Suggestions:
- Ideally, your recommenders are recent professors, researchers, or employers.
- Recent graduates (last 1-3 years) should include faculty references among their 3 references.
- For those who may have graduated or have been employed in the workforce for several years, or who is a member in the armed services; recommendation letters from employers and supervisors would be appropriate.
Statement of Intent
A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s:
- Interest and goal in the health management field
- How our program will help you reach those goals
- Any experience in working in teams, and any other information that may be useful in evaluating the applicant
Resume or CV
A resume or curriculum vitae that includes
- Employment history
- Professional experiences/skills
- Volunteer/service experience
TOEFL/IELTS Requirements
All applicants whose primary language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from a college or university outside of the United States are required to submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores.
Educational Testing Services (ETS) send official scores to:
- SOPHAS TOEFL code: 5688.
- HAMPCAS TOEFL code: B589
A minimum TOEFL score of 550-paper; 213-computer; 80-Internet.
Official IELTS scores should be sent directly to the UNMC College of Public Health. The minimum score requirement is 7.
UNMC College of Public Health Admissions
984355 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4359
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Contact Admissions
Office of Educational Services
UNMC College of Public Health
984359 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4359
Phone: 402-552-9867