Public Health Admission Requirements

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) should apply for admission to the Public Health Program after the completion of 72 hours of prerequisite courses which includes both general education and Health Science core courses. Applications for admission to the Public Health Program are accepted in the fall and spring on a rolling basis. Application materials must be received by May 1st for fall semester enrollment and September 30th for the spring semester enrollment every year. However, if all openings are not filled, applications will continue to be accepted until July 1^st for fall admission and October 15th for Spring admission. 

  To apply to the Public Health Program, students must:

1. Be admitted to the university.
2. Complete 72 hours of prerequisite courses which includes general education and Health Science core courses.
3. Complete and submit the Public Health Admission Application to the Department of Public Health.
4. Submit a 300-word, typewritten, essay describing the factors that influenced your decision to apply to the BSPH program and professional aspirations following completion of the program. 
5. Submit two completed recommendation forms (one professional, one academic or, both academic) in sealed envelopes. Recommendations from relatives are not accepted.