Application Instructions

 

Master of Public Health Program

Step 1: Meeting Admissions Requirements

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have met all admissions requirements before the application deadline:

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or proof of an equivalent degree from a foreign institution. 

  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours. 

  • Application and Credentials described below in Step 2.

  • Required immunizations, criminal background and sanction checks, and technical and additional requirements per the UT School of Public Health and/or UT Health San Antonio regulatory guidelines.

Regarding International Students:

International applicants seeking to join the School of Public Health must obtain a F-1 visa to study in the United States. Once you have been accepted, if you need to apply for a visa, or if you are currently in the U.S. on a F-1 visa and plan to transfer, you will work with UT Health San Antonio International Services to begin the process. This includes submitting the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status Request Form, Affidavit(s) of Support, and Evidence of Financial Means.

Keep in mind that it can take anywhere from several weeks to a few months from the time of admission to when international students are able to enter the U.S. We strongly encourage early application to allow sufficient time for visa processing and travel arrangements.

Key Dates for Fall 2025 Admission:

Application Open: September 10, 2024

Priority Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

Final Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

Step 2: Submitting Application and Credentials

Submit the following materials for consideration into the Master of Public Health program:

  • Click here for AHCAS Application or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://ahcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login  
  • Application Fee
    UT School of Public Health San Antonio waives the application fee ($72) for all qualified MPH program applicants. Please email the School of Public Health Admissions team (SPHAdmissions@uthscsa.edu) to obtain a unique code and instructions. Note that application fees paid at the time of application without using waiver codes are nonrefundable.
  • Resume or CV
    A current resume or curriculum vita must be uploaded to the AHCAS platform
  • A writing sample 
    Applicants must provide writing samples in response to the prompts provided by the Admissions Committee.
  • Letters of recommendation/references
    Each applicant must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from professional, academic, or community sources highlighting the applicant's leadership skills, community service, the potential for success in the MPH Program, and/or the likelihood of contributing to the field of public health. At least one of the two letters of recommendation must be an academic reference if the applicant has attended a university within the past five years.

  • Transcript(s)
    Official Transcripts from each college/university currently and previously attended that reflect completed and in-progress coursework must be uploaded to the AHCAS platform. Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded; however, official transcripts will be required upon acceptance.

  • Foreign Coursework & Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (if applicable)
    Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language along with an evaluation by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization. 

International applicants whose native language is not English or those from countries exempted from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test requirements must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactorily completing either the TOEFL with a minimum score of 84, the IELTS with a minimum score of 7.0, or a Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 115. Scores on TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo tests taken more than two years before the date of application are unacceptable.  A waiver of this requirement may be requested if the individual has graduated from a high school or a higher education degree program (associate degree or higher) in the United States or another country where English is the official language. 

If you meet the above criteria or have questions regarding waivers, please email SPHAdmissions@uthscsa.edu with your waiver request and include supplemental documentation for consideration.

UT Health Science Center San Antonio TOEFL School Code: 3383

Upon the receipt of a completed application, the School of Public Health Admissions Committee will begin processing and reviewing applications.

Step 3: Interview

After the application review, selected candidates will be invited to participate in an online interview with the Admissions Committee. Following the interview, the School of Public Health Admissions team will notify applicants of their final admissions decisions.