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1a. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institutionally accredited university is required for all programs except the PhD.

    Note GPA minimums:

• • • • Certificate admission requires a 2.5 GPA minimum.
      • MPH/MHA admissions does not have a specific GPA minimum. Applicants with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 are eligible for automatic admission, provided all other application requirements are met.

1b. Master's degree or its equivalent from an institutionally accredited university is required for the PhD programs.

• • • • PhD admission requires a 3.0 GPA minimum. 

2. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended.

• • • • A WES ICAP evaluation is required for all coursework completed outside the United States. Please see details at International Admissions Requirements.

3a. Short Answer Questions

• • • • Applicants respond to three specific short answer questions that address their life experiences, academic qualifications, and professional experiences related to their desired degree and concentration.
      • These questions are for all applicants except those applying to a PhD program.

3b. Statement of Purpose and Objectives

• • • • Applicants describe their interest in the field of study to which they are applying, career goals, how the program will help them reach those goals, and why they chose the UNT Health Department of Public Health (DPH) to pursue their graduate education.
      • Only PhD program applicants submit a Statement of Purpose.

4. Three Letters of Recommendation.

• • • Ideal sources include academic professors, academic advisors, and employment/internship supervisors.
    • Physician shadowing letters are not recommended.
    • Letters from friends or relatives are never appropriate.
    • You do not need a letter of support from current DPH faculty to apply for this program.

5. Resume/CV.

6. GRE is optional, but encouraged for PhD Programs.

7. Fees Application fees from SOPHAS, SOPHAS Express or HAMPCAS.

In addition to the requirements indicated above, international applicants must demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in oral and written English and have their transcripts professionally evaluated. Please see details at International Admissions Requirements.

International applicants should submit their application 6 weeks prior to the international applicant deadline. This will allow sufficient time for WES to process the transcript evaluation report and adequate time for visa processing.

If you have questions about acquiring a visa or if you have questions about any international student services, please visit the university international services office or contact them directly via e-mail at international@unthealth.edu.

Deadlines:

 

Degree/Program	Application Site	Spring	Summer	Fall
MPH In-  Person/Cohort	SOPHAS			Priority March 15/Final July 1
MPH Online	SOPHAS	December 1		July 1
MHA In-Person/Cohort	SOPHAS or HAMPCAS			Priority March 15/Final July 1
MHA Online	SOPHAS or HAMPCAS	December 1		July 1
MPH/MHA International  Applicants	SOPHAS			March 15
PhD	SOPHAS			Priority December 1/Final January 15
MPH Dual Degrees (Current UNT Health Students)	SOPHAS Express	December 1		July 1
MPH/Anthropology Dual Degree	SOPHAS Express			July 1
Graduate Certificate in Public Health	GradCAS	December 1	May 1	July 1
Graduate Certificate in  Healthcare Management	GradCAS	December 1	May 1	July 1
Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems	GradCAS		May 1	July 1

Please note all applications close at 10:59 PM CST on dates indicated above.

Deadlines on the 1st require all documents to arrive to the appropriate CAS by the 15th.

Deadlines on the 15th require all documents to arrive to the appropriate CAS by the 1st.

Decision Process

• UNT Health Public Health programs are competitive. Competitive academics alone does not guarantee candidates will receive an admission offer.
• Admission to programs at UNT Health is holistic. Candidates are evaluated based on all application material submitted.
• Applicants are reviewed only once each cycle; be sure to submit your application with the strongest material and scores you plan to submit this cycle.
• MPH/MHA Admission committees review applications as they become complete and verified. Applicants are encouraged to submit early in order to receive a timely decision with the most potential for securing a seat in the program.
• PhD Admission committees review applications during specific windows so the most competitive applicants from the entire applicant pool may be considered.

Cost of attendance is available in a variety of formats. UNT Health publishes tuition and fees details online.

Overall estimated tuition and fees to earn the entire degree are:

MPH (Cohort Program)	In-State Resident $14,640	Non-Residents $42,752
MHA (Cohort Program)	In-State Resident $15,696	Non-Residents $47,824
PhD in Public Health	In-State Resident $24,500	Non-Residents $55,000
MPH Online	In-State Resident $14,640	Non-Residents $42,752
MHA Online	In-State Resident $14,600	Non-Residents $37,000

Need help with determining costs of comparable programs? Contact admissions@unthealth.edu

Texas Residency is established at the time of admission to UNT Health. We encourage you to review the details for the residency status requirements posted by the Registrar’s Office.

What type of funding is available for MPH and MHA students?
The Department of Public Health offers competitive scholarships to new incoming students each fall semester (up to $10,000). These awards are given out based on prior academic performance and students awarded a scholarship are notified upon admission. To be considered for the scholarships, applicants must have submitted and completed their fall application through SOPHAS or HAMPCAS by the March 15th priority application deadline. That means all application materials must be received by the application service well enough in advance for the service to complete the verification process and release the verified application to the university.

Department of Public Health Scholarships:

• Chancellor’s Scholarship: $10,000
• President’s Scholarship: $6,000
• Dean’s Scholarship: $2,000

Receiving a scholarship may qualify non-resident students for in-state tuition. We encourage you to visit our Office of Financial Aid for other funding opportunities. Learn more about financing your degree through the Associations of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

What type of funding is available for doctoral (PhD) students?

Students admitted to this highly selective program are eligible to apply for a funding package from the university. This package includes:

• Two fully funded years including a living stipend currently valued at $35,004 annually, tuition & fees, and health insurance, with competitive funding thereafter.

Ph.D. candidates who receive the funding package are expected to spend 20 hours per week providing research support for CPH Faculty and complete at least 1 teaching assistant assignment each academic year.

What opportunities do students have to serve as Graduate Assistants, Research Assistants & Teaching Assistants?

• UNT Health has limited GA, RA & TA positions.
• PhD students serve as RA throughout their program and may TA from time to time. This work is part of their full-time commitment to the campus and supports their funding award.
• MPH and MHA students may apply for on-campus positions following admission. Work hours are capped at 19 hours per week. Available positions do not carry tuition/fee waivers.