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Welcome!
Here at UNC’s School
of Public Health,
we are dedicated to training a diverse group of public health experts,
including students from many countries. We invite you to learn more about our
degrees and certificates and to apply for an opportunity to join us in our
efforts to promote public health around the globe.
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The (UNC) Office of International
Student and Scholar Services
OISSS provides critical information and services for international
students, including lists of students’ responsibilities and requirements,
orientations, and forms.
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| Careers in public health
This site provides general information about public health and potential
careers in public health. Though the examples are US centered, the information
may help you focus your interests.
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Academics
The School
of Public Health
is divided into eight academic departments and programs. To determine which
department best matches your interests or to learn more about the faculty,
courses, research, etc. in each department, start with these sites.
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Degree
and certificate programs
The School
of Public Health
offers 37 degree programs and additional
training opportunities. To become a student here, you must apply to a
specific program, which you can learn about via these sites.
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How
to apply
Applications from non-US residents are processed the same way as those
from US applicants. In addition, non-US applicants must provide a certified
English translation of their transcripts (if they were not issued in English),
proof of English-language proficiency by receiving acceptable scores on the
Test of English as a Foreign Language Exam (TOEFL), and a completed financial
certificate. The Graduate School’s website
for international applicants describes the transcript, TOEFL and
financial certificate requirements in detail.
NOTE: Though
admissions committees in each department make SPH admissions decisions all
applicants to School
of Public Health’s
graduate degrees must apply through UNC’s Graduate School.
I.e., The application is processed in the Graduate School and
eventually sent to the appropriate department for consideration. All
application information provided by the Graduate School
applies to our applicants. Please visit both the department's How to
Apply pages as well on the Graduate
School website to make
sure you understand all requirements.
For further
assistance, please contact the student services experts
(registrars) for the department you are interested in.
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Last updated March 18, 2008 |
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