Application Deadlines
Applications to the UNT Health Science Center College of Public Health are reviewed holistically. Applicants are encouraged to submit their strongest application as each applicant and application will only be reviewed once a cycle. Upon submission of your application, there is between 4-8 weeks before you can anticipate a response to your application. In that time, all requested items must reach the application service. This includes recommendations, official transcripts, and test scores (if applicable).
Once applications have been verified, application materials will be sent on to UNTHSC College of Public Health. You will receive an automated email when your application reaches our system. CPH Admissions will then process and review the application before presenting it to the Faculty Admission Committee. We appreciate your patience as your application is taken through this process.
Please note:
Application materials including official transcripts and evaluations, letters of recommendation, fee payments, official test scores (if applicable) and any other required items must be received no later than 2 weeks or 15 days after the posted deadline. For example an application that closes on the 1st all items will be due by the 15th, an application that closes on the 15th all items will be due on the 1st.
CPH Cohort Programs (MPH, MHA, MS)
Master of Science
Priority Deadline – January 15th. Applicants to the Master of Science program who wish to meet the priority deadline should have their application completed, submitted, and verified by the application service by January 15th.
Final Deadline – March 15th. Application reviews will conclude on March 15th unless program seats fill earlier in the admissions cycle
Master of Public Health &
Master of Health Administration
International Applicants Deadline – March 15th. Application reviews will conclude on March 15th unless program seats fill earlier in the admissions cycle.
Priority Deadline – March 15th. All applications that have been completed, submitted, and verified by the application service will be considered for scholarship opportunities, no additional application is required. We suggest submitting your application by February 15th to allow time for SOPHAS verification.
Domestic Applicants Deadline – July 1st. Application reviews will conclude on July 1st unless program seats fill earlier in the admissions cycle
MPH Public Health Leadership Online
Online only programs accept applications for the fall and spring semesters, and can be completed on a part-time basis taking two class each session (recommended pace if you work full-time) or full-time taking three classes each session. Online courses are taught in a 16-week format with three sessions each academic year.
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 15th |
| Spring | December 1st |
MHA Online
The MHA online program accepts applications for fall and spring semesters, and will be completed on a part-time basis taking one class each term. Online courses are taught in an accelerated 8-week format with five terms each academic year.
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | July 15th |
| Spring | December 1st |
UNTHSC College of Public Health recommends allowing up to 4 weeks for SOPHAS or HAMPCAS to complete coursework verification and processing. Consider your goal to “submit” your application 1 month prior to the deadline listed.
Upon submission of your SOPHAS or HAMPCAS application, there is between 4-8 weeks before you can anticipate a response to your application. In that time, all requested items must reach the application service. This includes recommendations and official transcripts/test scores.
UNTHSC College of Public Health recommends allowing up to 4 weeks for SOPHAS or HAMPCAS to complete coursework verification and processing. Consider your goal to “submit” your application 1 month prior to the deadline listed.
Upon final completion, the application service will conduct an initial evaluation of the degree and transcript records. Once verified, application materials will be sent on to UNTHSC. You will receive an automated email when your application reaches our system. CPH Admissions will process and review the application before presenting to our Faculty Admissions Committee.
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Sciences (PhD)
| Fall Admission Only: | Priority Deadline – December 1st | Admission Deadline – January 15th |
Dual Degrees
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall I | July 15th |
| Fall II | September 15th |
| Spring I | December 1st |
| Spring II | February 15th |
| Summer | May 1st |
MS in Applied Anthropology (UNT) / MPH (UNTHSC)
Applicants must apply to both the UNT Health Science Center College of Public Health and the University of North Texas.
| Fall Admission Only: | Priority Deadline February 1st | Admission Deadline April 15th |
For more information on the application process at UNT-Denton, click here
Graduate Certificate & Non Degree Seeking Applicants
Graduate certificate and non-degree seeking applicants can anticipate a response to their application in 2-3 weeks.
| Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall I | July 15th |
| Fall II | October 1st |
| Spring I | December 15th |
| Spring II | March 1st |
| Summer | May 15th |
For questions please contact the College of Public Health Office of Admissions at Admissions@unthsc.edu.
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