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

View admissions requirements.

Program-Specific Requirements

  • At least three years of management or clinical leadership experience in a healthcare organization

Timeline

The cohort is filled via rolling admissions, meaning applicants have better consideration the earlier they complete their application. We are currently accepting applications for our next cohort beginning September 2025. The final Application Deadline is July 1. (Our next application cycle for Fall 2026 consideration will open in August of 2025)

  • Submit application in SOPHAS.
  • The program receives verified applications from SOPHAS 2-4 weeks after the application is complete.
  • Upon receipt, the application is reviewed by program faculty with the advice and counsel of an admissions committee.
  • The candidate is notified of the final admissions decision within approximately 2 weeks.

Each cohort consists of 30 to 35 students. There are many more applicants than slots in the program, resulting in highly competitive admission. Cohorts are intentionally designed to provide varied perspectives. These perspectives are informed by professional, educational, geographic, age, organizational, and ethnic diversity among others. This diversity of perspectives provides for a remarkable learning experience. and includes diversity in profession, gender, ethnicity, age, geography, and type of organization.

Note: For admitted fall 2025 students, our required in-person fall kickoff will be held in Minneapolis, August 21-23, 2025. This multi-day event is an opportunity for you to start developing relationships with your cohort, learn about the program, and the courses you will take that semester.

Application Timeline

New cohorts start each September.

Final Application Deadline: July 1

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