Admissions

These Public Health Certificate programs are 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 Preparedness, Response & Recovery (PHCert-PRR)
Public Health Certificate in Food Protection (PHCert-FP)
ISP Certificate of Management Studies in Health Services Administration (Courses I, II and III)

Applicants must submit to the University of Minnesota School of Public Health:

• Completed application and application fee
• Statement of Purpose & Objectives describing their reason for applying, career goals and how the Certificate will help them achieve their goal.
• One Letter of Recommendation
• Official transcripts of record from each college/university attended.
• Resume or C.V.

ISP and ISP Asia

Applicants to ISP should contact Mary Love (612-625-0829, lovex003@umn.edu). Applicants to ISP Asia should contact Kevin Chung (ispasia@umn.edu or in Hong Kong at 852-2836-3990) before beginning the application process.

Application Information

Application Deadlines