College of Public Health Admissions

Deadlines:

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:

• HSC Public Health programs are competitive. Competitive academics alone does not guarantee candidates will receive an admission offer.
• Admission to programs at HSC 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/MS Admission committees review applications are reviewed during specific windows so the most competitive applicants from the entire applicant pool may be considered.

Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation directly from World Education Services (WES) to SOPHAS. We require the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP).

• • WES will need your SOPHAS ID in order to properly route your ICAP.  If you ordered your WES ICAP before you had a SOPHAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select “SOPHAS ” from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).

UNTHSC’s English Language Requirements: Applicants may meet language requirements by one of the following:

1. TOEFL language exam taken in the last 2 years. Send scores to SOPHAS using code: #5688; HAMPCAS applicants use code: #B589; SOPHAS Express use code #5688.
2. IELTS language exam taken in the last 2 years if applying in SOPHAS. Details available in SOPHAS Help Center. This test option is not available for HAMPCAS or SOPHAS Express applicants
3. Completing or expected to complete a US-accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree before matriculation at UNTHSC.
4. College/University Degree or Citizenship from specific English-speaking countries. Official transcripts and degrees will need to be provided. Schools of attendance must be recognized by UNTHSC.

4. Complete Level 6 at UNT system Intensive English Language Institute (IELI): The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English. **We do not accept intensive English language completion from other institutions.

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.

Visit our International Student Office site to learn more about the I-20 process, estimated Cost of Attendance and other key factors.

HSC Public Health programs have a limited number of seats each year. The Admissions Committee takes a broad range of factors into consideration as we select candidates, including:

• • • • Academic background
      • Understanding of the role of public health workers & specific concentrations
      • Enthusiastic letters of reference
      • Community service experience
      • Evidence of service and leadership, including honors, achievements, and awards
      • Other life experiences and extracurricular activities
      • A mature, insightful essay

Although an applicant’s entire academic record is considered, strong academic performance alone does not ensure acceptance.

While prior experience in community service, leadership experience, public health, or a medical-related field is not required, this experience is considered a beneficial attribute and viewed positively by the Admissions Committee.

Letters of reference from an academic source are strongly encouraged and professional references from work supervisors are certainly appropriate, especially for those who have been out of academia for some time.

• • • • Evidence of personal integrity, maturity, motivation, communication skills, interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills, quantitative skills, writing ability, dedication, and the ability to work with others are additional factors that will be considered.

The above qualities are evaluated by several means, including letters of reference, the scope and nature of extracurricular activities (including work and volunteer experience), the scope and breadth of prior education, and your statement of purpose.

• • Students applying for research programs (MS and Ph.D.) should reflect any prior research experience in their materials, and indicate their future research goals in their statement or purpose and a letter from the research supervising faculty is very beneficial.
  • Ph.D. & MS candidates matching with current faculty on research areas and mentorship opportunities is vitally important to securing seats in those competitive programs. Applicants should indicate the research area and identify faculty mentors in their statement of purpose.

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

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

Need help with determining costs of comparable programs? Contact SPH@unthsc.edu

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

All applicants are considered for scholarships and waivers at the point of admission. Students are also eligible to apply for scholarships through the General Scholarship Application through the Office of Financial Aid.

What type of funding is available for MPH, MHA & MS students?
The College 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 to be considered. 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.

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?
The College of Public Health offers competitive multi-year funding packages to doctoral students. Selected candidates receive tuition and fees coverage, a living stipend, and health insurance. Highly qualified students selected for the Master of Science in Public Health programs are offered generous support form the university in the form of full tuition and fees scholarship.

See the following link for more details on those packages: PhD Student Funding Packages

What opportunities do students have to serve as Graduate Assistants, Research Assistants & Teaching Assistants?
UNTHSC is a graduate only campus and 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, MHA & MS students may apply for positions following admission. Work hours are capped at 19 hours a week. Available positions do not carry tuition/fee waivers.