Admissions
Applicants should have a strong commitment to formulating policies or assuming organizational leadership, with the goal of preventing disease and promoting health across populations. One year of work or volunteer experience is preferred, as well as evidence of leadership experience.
Preferred performance levels are:
- GPA of 3.00
- Composite GRE score of 1000, with a 3.5 on the AWA
TOEFL score of 600/250 (international applicants)
Application Process
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
- Letter of Intent describing their professional experience, career goals, and type of setting in which they plan to work
- Resume or C.V.
- Official transcripts of record from each college/university attended.
- Official GRE test scores
- Three (3) completed Recommendation Forms with attached letters of recommendation from persons qualified to assess the applicant's academic work; clinical, public health or professional experiences; or leadership potential in public health
- TOEFL test scores (international applicants only)
The admission application is not considered complete until all items are received. Please plan ahead and pay special attention to the priority scholarship deadline of Dec. 15 for admission the following fall. No exceptions will be made to this deadline.