Accelerated Master of Public Health Admissions

All materials must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admissions.

 

• Fall:  March 1

Application

Applicants are required to complete the Schools of Public Health Application Services SOPHAS Application.

Prerequisites

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0-point scale).

Required undergraduate coursework in:

• A general biology course (B or higher grade preferred)
• A college level statistics, algebra, or calculus course (B or higher grade preferred)

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities are required.

Domestic or US Transcripts

Must be sent from the institution's Registrar’s Office directly to the Schools of Public Health Application Service at the following address:

Mailing & Contact Information

SOPHAS | P.O. Box 9111 | Watertown, MA 02471

Phone: 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 using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service.  For further instructions, visit their website.

• World Education Service reports should be sent directly from World Education Service to the Schools of Public Health Application Service.
• Ensure that you enter your SOPHAS ID number on your evaluation request to ensure your evaluation can match 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 (in the past 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 are a member of 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 in public health
• Career objectives
• Assessed readiness to complete an accelerated graduate degree
  • Address your personal strenghs; time management skills related to intensity of a 12-month accelerated program, quantitative and writing competency; personal support system

Resume or CV

Included any relevant work history, research experience, leadership experience, volunteer experience.

English Proficiency Requirement 

Test of English as a Foreign Language, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required of all applicants who have not received a previous degree from a US institution or a country where the only official language is English, such as U.K., Australia, or Canada (excluding Quebec).  

Minimum Requirements: 

• TOEFL: 597-Paper, 247-computer, 98-internet (ibt)
• IELTS: 7 
• Duolingo: 130

Scores must have been earned within two years prior to the desired term of entry. 

Submitting your official scores: 

Test of English as a Foreign Language 

Educational Testing Services send official scores to the SOPHAS TOEFL code: 5688. 

 

IELTS 

• An institution code is not required 
• IELTS Taken in a Test Center: Inform your IELTS test center that you wish to send your results to SOPHAS. You can do this during the test booking process by selecting SOPHAS or asking your test center to select SOPHAS after you receive your results. IELTS results are sent to SOPHAS electronically. 
• IELTS Online: Send your results to SOPHAS using the IELTS test taker portal. You can send your IELTS results to as many organizations as you wish with no additional fee. IELTS Online results are provided in an electronic format. 

 

Duolingo

You will receive the certified test results a few days after taking the exam. When you receive them, log on to your account, click the “send results” button next to your test results, and select the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health. This will send your results to us. For additional information, please review Duolingo’s frequently asked questions. 

Information on Preparing for the Exam 

Take the Exam or Practice Exam 

 

UNMC, College of Public Health
Office of Educational Services
984359 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-4359

 

 

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is committed to providing all students the opportunity to take full advantage of its programs and facilities. In keeping with this philosophy, UNMC strives to eliminate architectural and programmatic barriers that may prevent qualified students with disabilities from obtaining an academic or professional degree. If you are a student with a disability who needs reasonable accommodations to fully participate in the Master of Public Health, including the interview process [or other applicable admissions-based activities] please contact the Accessibility Services Center at UNMCASC@unmc.edu or 402.559.7276 or by visiting Accessibility Services Center Website.