Application procedures

Step 1: Decide Which Degree Is For You

Step 2: Review Application Deadlines

• UNC Graduate School Deadline - Submit materials by January 1 for full consideration of financial assistance by the Graduate School  
• PHLP Deadlines
• March 13 for Fall enrollment
• Oct. 11 for Spring or Summer enrollment (HC&P and OHN ONLY)
• Terms For Which Applications Are Accepted - Applications are accepted for the fall, spring, and summer terms, depending on the degree program.
• Financial Aid Information - Applications with all required materials received by January 1 will receive full consideration for Graduate School fellowships. Applications received after that date will be considered as funds remain available.  For more information on financial aid, please refer to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid.

Step 3: Review Admission Requirements

Step 5: Review Special Instructions - Please contact Sue Robeson at 919-966-5305 if you have problems with the online application.

Step 6:  Manage Your Application - You may track the progress of your application, verify the receipt of your application materials and view the Department's admissions decision ONLINE.
 

    Admission requirements

In addition to the general University admissions requirements, MPH program admissions requirements include:

• Submission of completed application materials by April 1
• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant work experience (minimum of 3 years-5 years preferred)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Personal statement/Statement of professional goals
• Three letters of recommendation
  
• Official transcripts for all completed coursework and each degree received
  
• GRE or equivalent entrance exam scores taken within five years of application (may not be required for applicants with a doctoral degree)
• TOEFL and completed financial certificate for international applicants

Financial Aid Form - To qualify for some forms of financial aid, complete your FAFSA online.

For OHN program, you'll need to provide RN Licensure and Liability info form (include copy of insurance and copy of license).

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