Admissions

The Public Health Certificate in Core Concepts is designed for professionals working in health or human services. All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree. In addition, the admissions committee looks closely at the applicant's work experience and grades in math and science.

Admission preferences and prerequisites:

• Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree
• A GPA of 3.0 is preferred
• Applicant should demonstrate strong written skills
• No standardized test scores are required*
  * international applicants only - a TOEFL score of 100 (internet-based), 250 (computer-based) or 600 (paper) is preferred

Please note: Applications are reviewed holistically

Application Process

Public Health Certificate in Core Concepts (PHCert-CC)
Applicants must submit to SOPHAS, the centralized online application service:

• Completed SOPHAS application and application fee, designating the U of MN School of Public Health
• Personal Essay describing their reason for applying, career goals and how the PHCert-CC will help them achieve their goals
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• Official transcripts of record from each college/university attended.
• Resume or C.V.
• TOEFL test scores (international applicants only)

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