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Public Health  Master's

Overview

What is Public Health at WVU like?

Description

A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a multidisciplinary professional degree focused on the application of science, research and theoretical knowledge toward the prevention of disease.

The WVU MPH program prepares students for promising careers providing evidence-based solutions to complex health issues. Graduates leave our program with the skills necessary to work in a variety of public health settings such as health departments, clinics and federal agencies.

The MPH program at WVU is organized around three core disciplines of public health:

  • Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • Public Health Practice and Leadership
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

The program requires a variety of courses and experiences across these disciplines. MPH core courses provide students with an understanding of the breadth of public health, and departmental courses in each major allow students to apply various principles to specific disciplines.

Application Deadlines

Each graduate program sets their own term of admission and application deadline. Applicants can only apply for admission for the term displayed below. Any questions regarding the application deadline should be directed to the graduate program representative.

Fall: June 15

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Public Health at WVU?

University Requirements

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelor’s degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU operates decentralized admissions. Decentralized admissions allows each graduate program to set its own application requirements in addition to the University requirements.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Public Health graduate program an applicant must submit the following documentation:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Résumé /CV
  • Letters of Recommendation - Three
  • GRE

Additional application considerations:

  • Applicants must submit their application through SOPHAS, only submit the WVU Graduate Application if you have been invited to do so.
  • The GRE is optional and applications will be reviewed holistically with or without the GRE score

Applications that are incomplete or are submitted after the deadline may be reviewed if openings remain.

International Applicants must also submit materials required for international applicants.

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