How to Apply to PHEAST
PHEAST Eligibility
To apply for Public Health Early Admissions Student Track, students:
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at University of Nebraska Kearney, Chadron State College, Peru State College, or Wayne State College.
- Must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Must be a Nebraska resident and have completed roughly 60 credits—but no more than 80 credits—of their undergraduate program of study at the time of admission into the program.
Application Materials
- Complete the Public Health Early Admissions Student Track Application
- Undergraduate Transcript
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- A One Page Personal Statement that Addresses:
- Your interest in Public Health
- Your commitment to rural health & services
- Your ability to be a successful student in a professional academic program.
- A Projected Plan of Study – See form Application Supplemental - Matriculation Timeline
Partner Campus Contacts
Before applying, interested students should contact their respective institution coordinator listed below for more details about eligibility and due dates.
Wayne State College
Buffany DeBoer (Life Sciences)
Dr. Mary Ettel (Physical Sciences and Mathematics)
Dr. Barbara Engebretsen (Health, Human Performance, and Sport)
Contact Us
Student Affairs
UNMC College of Public Health
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