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 Safety & Biosecurity (PHCert-FSB)
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 Deadlines
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Public Health Certificate |
Entry Term |
Deadline |
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Summer Session only |
April 1 |
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Summer Session only |
April 1 |
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ISP Certificate of Management Studies in Health Services Administration |
Summer Session |
contact Mary Love (lovex003@umn.edu or 612-625-0829) |
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Summer Session |
contact Kevin Chung (ispasia@umn.edu or in Hong Kong at 852-2836-3990 |
