Program Overview

Accelerated Master of Public Health Admissions

The Accelerated Master of Public Health program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a graduate degree in public health.

Application

Applicants are required to complete the Schools of Public Health Application Services (SOPHAS) Application. All materials must be received by the application deadline to be considered for admissions.

Prerequisites

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0-point scale), is required.

• A general biology course (B or higher grade preferred)
• A college-level statistics, algebra, or calculus course (B or higher grade preferred)

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities are required.

Domestic or US Transcripts

Must be sent from the institution's Registrar's Office directly to the Schools of Public Health Application Service.

• Photocopies of transcripts will not be accepted

International Transcripts

All non-US transcripts must be evaluated by the World Education Service using their ICAP Course-by-course evaluation service.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to academic, practice, and/or research abilities.

• Ideally, your recommenders are recent professors, researchers, or employers.
• Recent graduates (in the past 1-3 years) should include faculty references among their 3 references.
• For those who may have graduated or have been employed in the workforce for several years, or who are a member of the armed services, recommendation letters from employers and supervisors would be appropriate.

Statement of Intent

A one-page personal statement describing the applicant's:

• Interest in public health
• Career objectives
• Assessed readiness to complete an accelerated graduate degree
  • Address your personal strengths; time management skills related to intensity of a 12-month accelerated program, quantitative and writing competency; personal support system

Resume or CV

Include any relevant work history, research experience, leadership experience, volunteer experience.

English Proficiency Requirement

Test of English as a Foreign Language, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required of all applicants who have not received a previous degree from a US institution or a country where the only official language is English, such as U.K., Australia, or Canada (excluding Quebec).

• TOEFL: 597-Paper, 247-computer, 98-internet (ibt)
• IELTS: 7
• Duolingo: 130

Submission of Official Scores

• Test of English as a Foreign Language: Educational Testing Services send official scores to the SOPHAS TOEFL code: 5688.
• IELTS: An institution code is not required. Inform your IELTS test center that you wish to send your results to SOPHAS.
• Duolingo: Send your results to SOPHAS using the IELTS test taker portal.

Accessibility

The University of Nebraska Medical Center is committed to providing all students the opportunity to take full advantage of its programs and facilities. If you are a student with a disability who needs reasonable accommodations to fully participate in the Master of Public Health, please contact the Accessibility Services Center.