Admissions
SPH does not require the GRE for its master’s and doctoral degree programs. Learn more about our decision regarding the GRE.
Admissions Requirements
Program-Specific Prerequisites
All applicants must be applying to or currently admitted to a PharmD program. Students must have a bachelor’s degree before beginning MPH coursework. All applications are reviewed holistically.
Regarding transfer credits, we will work with your pharmacy curriculum to identify pharmacy courses that could transfer to the MPH program. Students are allowed to transfer 14 pharmacy credits to the MPH.
This program does not require any standardized test (e.g the PCAT, GMAT or GRE). All applicants must be applying to or currently admitted to a PharmD program accredited by the ACPE.
Admission Averages
Preferred GPA of 3.00.
Applications deadlines:
- May/summer term: April 1
- Fall term: August 1
- Spring term: December 1
*Students are encouraged to complete the application by April 1 and start the MPH in May/summer terms.
To get started on your MPH dual degree with PharmD, complete the application in SOPHAS. To find our program follow the below path.
- Areas of study – check ALL
- Institution – check University of Minnesota of Public Health
- Program – MPH/PharmD – Public Health Pharmacy
