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How to Apply

To be considered for admission to the Epidemiology MPH program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required. There are no prerequisites to apply to the MPH program at Temple, but strong grades in mathematics and/or statistics, social sciences and writing are preferred.

This program is offered both in person and online. The application process is the same for both program options.

All applicants will be automatically considered for available merit-based scholarships at the time they are reviewed for admission. Students will be notified if they are in receipt of such scholarships either at the time of admission or very shortly thereafter.

Application

Students must apply through the SOPHAS Centralized Application Service. The documents listed below will all be submitted through SOPHAS.

Check on your application status and the receipt of your materials through the SOPHAS portal.

Letters of Recommendation

Submit two letters of recommendation from college or university professors who can speak to your academic abilities. If you’ve been out of school for more than five years, submit letters from professional colleagues who can discuss your relevant academic skills including critical thinking, research, and writing.

Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from all the undergraduate and graduate institutions you’ve attended to:

SOPHAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9111
Watertown, MA 02471

Statement of Goals

Write a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose that articulates your interests in public health and this program in particular. Craft your statement to address the following items specifically:

  1. Why are you pursuing this MPH program and what are your particular areas of interest in public health?

  2. How does the Epidemiology MPH program within Temple’s Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics best fit your public health interests?

  3. What are your career goals and how will this degree help you achieve these goals?

  4. What are your plans in the first few years after graduation?

Résumé

A current résumé or CV is required.

Check on your application status and the receipt of your materials through the SOPHAS portal.

Additional Requirements for International Students

  • For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required with a minimum score of 79 or 4.5 on the iBT. These scores should be sent officially to SOPHAS using the SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code of 5688.
  • A WES Evaluation is required for applicants who completed their degree outside of the United States. This can be requested and submitted through SOPHAS.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: March 1

Laptop Requirement

Laptops are integrated into the curriculum at the Barnett College of Public Health to improve opportunities for active learning and provide greater access to specialized software and required tools in and out of the classroom. Incoming students are required to have a laptop that meets certain minimum hardware specifications. Review full laptop requirements.