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 Admissions

Master of Health Administration (MHA)  
Master of Public Health (MPH)  
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) 
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences (PhD) 
DO/MPH 
MS/MPH-Applied Anthropology & Community Healthy  
MSN/MPH-Nursing & Health Management & Policy
Non Degree


Admissions Requirements & Application Procedures for the MHA:
Application Deadlines:
Fall-March 15 (To be considered for the Dean's Incoming Student Scholarship or Graduate Assistant Positions, completed applications must be received in our office by March 15)
Spring-September 1
Summer-February 1 (Extended through April 1) 

Current Program Outline/Curriculum

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelors degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• Applicants to the MHA program may complete an application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service, SOPHAS, or UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health. If applying through SOPHAS submit all application materials directly to SOPHAS. If applying to UNT Health Science Center download application and submit all application materials directly to the university. 
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:

o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) institutional code 6565

o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies
•  International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum requirements: TOEFL scores: written = 550; computer-based = 213; internet based = 79
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 double spaced pages)
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.

Admissions Requirements & Application Procedures for the MPH:
Application Deadlines:
Fall-March 15 (To be considered for the Dean's Incoming Student Scholarship or Graduate Assistant Positions, completed applications must be received in our office by March 15)
Spring-September 1
Summer-February 1 (Extended through April 1) 

Current Program Description/Curriculum :Select Concentration

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelors degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution. 
• Submit an application to the School of Public Health via SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service) at www.sophas.org  
• All application materials need to be submitted directly to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:

o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies
•  International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum requirements: TOEFL scores: written = 550; computer-based = 213; internet based = 79
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages referencing the desired MPH field of study)
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.

Admissions Requirements & Application Procedures DO/MPH: 
Application Deadlines:
Fall-March 15 (To be considered for the Dean's Incoming Student Scholarship or Graduate Assistant Positions, completed applications must be received in our office by March 15)
Spring-September 1
Summer-February 1 (Extended to April 1)

Current Program Description/Curriculum
 
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelors degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution. Current TCOM students must apply prior to starting their fourth year.
• Applicants to the DO/MPH program must submit an application directly to the UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health Office of Student & Academic Services (OSAS), download application.
• All application materials need to be submitted to OSAS
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:

o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages referencing the desired MPH field of study)
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.

Applicants that are currently enrolled in Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) should submit a letter to the UNT Health Science Center Office of the Registrar granting permission to release copies of official transcripts and MCAT score reports to the SPH Office of Student & Academic Services.

Application Requirements & Application Procedure for MSN/MPH:
Application Deadlines:
Fall-March 15 (To be considered for the Dean's Incoming Student Scholarship or Graduate Assistant Positions, completed applications must be received in our office by March 15)
Spring-September 1
Summer-February 1 (Extended to April 1)

Current Program Description/Curriculum

Applicant may only apply to the Department of Health Management & Policy. Students in the M.S.N. program must apply to the M.P.H. program prior to the completion of 24 SCH in the M.S.N. program. Conversely, students in the M.P.H. program must apply to the M.S.N. program prior to the completion of 24 SCH in the M.P.H. program.

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelors degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Submit an application to the School of Public Health via SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service) at www.sophas.org 
• All application materials need to be submitted directly to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:
  
  

  o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

  o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

  o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

  o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

  o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

  o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies
• International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum requirements: TOEFL scores: written = 550; computer-based = 213; internet based = 79
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages referencing the desired MPH field of study)
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.

Admissions Requirements & Application Procedures for MS/MPH:
Application Deadlines:
Fall-March 15 (To be considered for the Dean's Incoming Student Scholarship or Graduate Assistant Positions, completed applications must be received in our office by March 15)
Spring-September 1
Summer-February 1 (Extended to April 1)

Current Program Description/Curriculum

 To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants may only apply to the Community Health Concentration within the Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences
• New students are encouraged to apply simultaneously to both programs for the Fall Semester. Application deadlines for Anthropology are Feb. 15 & May 1. However, a student may decide to apply at any time prior to the 18 SCH cut-off (see below). Students are not given dual degree status until they have been successfully admitted to both the M.P.H. and the M.S. in Applied Anthropology programs.  
• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelors degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Submit an application to the School of Public Health via SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service) at www.sophas.org
• All application materials need to be submitted to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:
  
  

  o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

  o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

  o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

  o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

  o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

  o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies
•  International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum requirements: TOEFL scores: written = 550; computer-based = 213; internet based = 79
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview.

For students currently enrolled in the M.P.H. or M.S. Anthropology program, they have 18 SCH to decide if they would like to complete the dual degree program. If a current M.P.H. student, they must apply to the anthropology program for the Fall semester. If a current anthropology student, they can apply to the SPH for any semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer).

Admissions Requirements for the Dr.P.H.
Application Deadline 
Fall 2010-March 15
Note: To be considered for funding completed applications must be received in our office from SOPHAS by February 1. You should allow 4-weeks after e-submitting and paying application fee to SOPHAS for delivery of your completed application to our office. 

Current Program Description/Curriculum

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a MPH or related master’s degree(s) (or terminal clinical/doctoral degree) from a recognized institution
• Submit an application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) at www.sophas.org
• All application materials need to be submitted to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies
•  International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum requirements: TOEFL scores: written = 550; computer-based = 213; internet based = 79
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:
  
  

  o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

  o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

  o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

  o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

  o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

  o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation from profession­als who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional work
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) addressing the appli­cant’s career goals and how the DrPH will assist career aspirations
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.2. Although a minimum GPA has been established, admission to the program is highly competitive
• A minimum of three years of significant public health or other appropriate work experience is strongly recommended
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview

Admissions Requirements for the Ph.D.
Application Deadline 
Fall 2010-March 15
Note: To be considered for funding completed applications must be received in our office from SOPHAS by February 1. You should allow 4-weeks after e-submitting and paying application fee to SOPHAS for delivery of your completed application to our office.  

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

•  Completion of a MA, MS, MPH or a related master’s degree(s) from a recognized institution is preferred
• Submit an application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) at www.sophas.org
• All application materials need to be submitted to SOPHAS, UNTHSC-SPH does not require a supplemental application
• Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Applicants with foreign transcripts must also include an official WES or ECE transcript evaluation report listing course-by-course U.S. grade point equivalencies
•  International applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English before being granted admission. Minimum requirements: TOEFL scores: written = 550; computer-based = 213; internet based = 79
• Submit official scores from one of the following graduate admissions examinations:
  
  

  o    Graduate Record Examination (GRE) use institutional code: 6565

  o    Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT)

  o    Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

  o    Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

  o    Pharmacy School Admissions Test (PCAT)

  o    Dental School Admissions Test (DAT)

  o    The examination requirement is waived for applicants possessing a professional doctoral degree with a license to practice in the United States.

• Three (3) letters of recommendation from profession­als who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional work
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) addressing the appli­cant’s career goals and how the DrPH will assist career aspirations
• Current resume or curriculum vita
• A minimum graduate GPA of 3.2. Although a minimum GPA has been established, admission to the program is highly competitive
• Applicants will be reviewed for best fit with concentra­tions and faculty mentors
• If invited for an interview, applicants are expected to participate in either an on-campus interview or a technology-assisted interview

Non Degree Admissions Requirements
Application Deadlines:
Fall-August 1
Spring-December 1
Summer I, II - May  1
Summer Institute Program- June 20

The health science center recognizes that some students may wish to be admitted to the School of Public Heatlh for the purpose of taking courses not necessarily leading to an advanced degree. Admission to the School of Public Health may be granted, subject to the following provisions.

To be considered for non-degree admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must hold a minimum of a bachelor s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution, have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
• The student in this status is required to receive credit in all graduate courses taken, and must maintain a GPA of 3.0 on all such courses attempted.
• A student who is admitted to non-degree status has no assurance that work completed under this status will be applicable toward degree requirements should he or she subsequently be admitted to a degree program at the health science center. A maximum of 12 semester hours may be taken. Completion of departmental graduate courses by non-degree students does not obligate the School of Public Health to grant admission to a degree program at a later date, unless all general and specific requirements for admission to that program have been met.
• International applicants requiring or holding F-1 visa status are not eligible for non-degree admission.
• Submit the following items to the SPH Office of Student & Academic Services
  • Complete application
  • Application fee
  • Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

Summer Institute Admissions Requirements 
The Summer Institute is an intensive 3-week session that offers coursework in each of the five major disciplines of public health. Courses are taught by UNT Health Science Center School of Public Health faculty. 

• Degree Seeking Applicants: Follow admissions requirements & application procedures above for all listed degrees.
• Non-Degree Applicants: Follow procedures listed above for Non-Degree status. Please note that the minimum GPA requirements are waived for Summer Institute applicants.
  Application Deadlines

 

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Fax:817-735-2619
Toll Free: 1-877-868-7741
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This page last updated Feb 08, 2010

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