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The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional degree that prepares students as practitioners who are responsive to contemporary challenges in public health at local, regional, national and global levels.
Public health is a transdisciplinary field focused on the promotion of community and environmental health, and the prevention of disease and injury to assure optimal health outcomes with an emphasis on serving marginalized populations.
University of Puget Sound’s Master of Public Health participates in the centralized application service for public health (SOPHAS). Students who wish to apply to programs that are on the SOPHAS system need only submit one application, one set of references, and one set of official transcripts directly to the SOPHAS system. The complete application is then distributed to each program that you select.
Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at University of Puget Sound do not need to submit any appraisal forms to be eligible for review. However, additional materials may be requested by the Master of Public Health admission committee at its discretion.
Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at Pacific Lutheran University with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 only need to submit one appraisal to be eligible for review. However, additional materials may be requested by the Master of Public Health admission committee at its discretion.
Domestic Students: The priority application deadline is February 15, 2025. Completed SOPHAS applications received by that deadline will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship opportunities. Applications received after the priority deadline will continue to be considered on a space-available basis.
International Students: Completed SOPHAS applications must be received by February 15, 2025; applications received after that deadline will not be considered.
A candidacy decision will be based on the MPH program admission committee's assessment of the applicant's potential as a professional. The indicators upon which this judgment is based are drawn from the submitted application materials, and may include consideration of previous professional experiences, success in previous relevant college level course work, and written and oral communication skills.
English Proficiency: English proficiency must be established if you have attended a college or university where English is NOT the language of instruction. You can establish proof of proficiency by submitting the official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. A minimum score of 92 on the TOEFL IBT, 7.0 on the IELTS, or 115 on the Duolingo English Test is required. Graduate students must download, complete, and submit the following form or contact us directly at 253.879.3211 or admission@pugetsound.edu.
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All graduate students are charged tuition at a per unit rate. Because the number of units required for each program may vary, the graduate program you are enrolled in will determine your tuition for the academic year.
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