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The Admissions team is ready to help you learn more about CPH Application processes and answer your questions!

After reviewing the information below, if you have additional questions, please reach out to our admissions office at admissions@unthsc.edu or schedule an online advising session.

Admissions Information

1. Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited university.

    Note GPA minimums:

        • Ph.D. admission requires a 3.0 GPA minimum. Applicants for the Ph.D. program are most competitive when a Master’s degree has been completed.
        • Certificate admission requires a 2.5 GPA minimum.
        • MPH/MHA admissions does not have a specific GPA minimum. Competitive applicants often have a 3.0 or higher.

2. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended.

        • WES ICAP evaluation is required for overseas transcripts.
        • If applying through SOPHAS, WES will need your SOPHAS ID in order to properly route your evaluation.  If you ordered your WES evaluation without a SOPHAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select “SOPHAS” from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).

3. Submission of Application Materials.

Your submission of applicational material is intended to give you the opportunity to submit a tailored narrative that will describe your education, experience, and professional career objectives. It should include:

        • Why are you interested in pursuing your chosen degree and concentration?
        • What are your career goals and how will this program prepare you for your career?
        • Highlight your relevant experience in prior coursework, and professional or volunteer work.
        • Reasons for interest in UNTHSC at Fort Worth.
        • Address any areas of weakness in your application.
        • MS & Ph.D. applicants must identify the topic/research area you intend to focus on & name specific College of Public Health faculty members you would like to serve as your mentor and supervising faculty

Your response should be original and unique to each program you are applying to. Furnishing false or incomplete information, including plagiarism on any part of your statement or in any related application materials, will result in an automatic rejection of your application. (Brief quotes are permissible if accompanied by quotation marks and a reference to the source of the quote.)

4. Three Letters of Recommendation.

      • Ideal sources include academic professors, academic advisors, and employment/internship supervisors.
      • Physician shadowing letters are not recommended.
      • Letters from friends or relatives are never appropriate.
      • You do not need a letter of support from current CPH faculty to apply for this program.

5. Resume/CV.

6. GRE is optional for MS/PhD Programs and not required for MPH/MHA programs.

7. Work Experience for select programs.

      • Applicants to the MHA Online program must have at least two (2) years of relevant healthcare management or health administration experience AND be gainfully employed within the field.

Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation directly from World Education Services (WES) to SOPHAS. We require the WES International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP).

    • WES will need your SOPHAS ID in order to properly route your ICAP.  If you ordered your WES ICAP before you had a SOPHAS ID, click here to learn how to proceed (select “SOPHAS ” from the drop-down and scroll down to “Additional Information”).

UNTHSC’s English Language Requirements: Applicants may meet language requirements by one of the following:

  1. TOEFL language exam taken in the last 2 years. Send scores to SOPHAS using code: #5688; HAMPCAS applicants use code: #B589; SOPHAS Express use code #5688. The minimum accepted score for TOELF is 85.
  2. IELTS language exam taken in the last 2 years if applying in SOPHAS. Details available in SOPHAS Help Center. This test option is not available for HAMPCAS or SOPHAS Express applicants. The minimum accepted score for IELTS is 6.5.
  3. Completing or expected to complete a US-accredited Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree before matriculation at UNTHSC.
  4. College/University Degree or Citizenship from specific English-speaking countries. Official transcripts and degrees will need to be provided. Schools of attendance must be recognized by UNTHSC.

Language Locations

  1. Complete Level 6 at UNT system Intensive English Language Institute (IELI): The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English. **We do not accept intensive English language completion from other institutions.

International applicants should submit their application 6 weeks prior to the international applicant deadline. This will allow sufficient time for WES to process the transcript evaluation report and adequate time for visa processing.

Visit our International Student Office site to learn more about the I-20 process, estimated Cost of Attendance and other key factors.

Deadlines:

Degree/Program Application Site Spring Summer Fall
 MPH In-Person/Cohort  SOPHAS Priority March 15/Final July 1
 MPH Online  SOPHAS  December 1 July 1
 MHA In-Person/Cohort  SOPHAS or  HAMPCAS Priority March 15/Final July 1
 MHA Online  SOPHAS or  HAMPCAS  December 1 July 1
 MPH/MHA International   Applicants  SOPHAS Priority March 15/Final July 1
 MS  SOPHAS Priority January 15/Final March 15
 PhD  SOPHAS Priority December 1/Final January 15
 MPH Dual Degrees (Current HSC   Students)  SOPHAS Express  December 1 July 1
 MPH Anthropology Dual Degree  SOPHAS Express July 1
 Graduate Certificate in Public   Health  SOPHAS Express  December 1 May 1 July 1
 Graduate Certificate in   Healthcare Management  SOPHAS Express  December 1 May 1  July 1

Please note all applications close at 10:59 PM CST on dates indicated above.

Deadlines on the 1st require all documents to arrive to the appropriate CAS by the 15th.

Deadlines on the 15th require all documents to arrive to the appropriate CAS by the 1st.

Decision Process:

  • HSC Public Health programs are competitive. Competitive academics alone does not guarantee candidates will receive an admission offer.
  • Admission to programs at HSC is holistic. Candidates are evaluated based on all application material submitted.
  • Applicants are reviewed only once each cycle, be sure to submit your application with the strongest material and scores you plan to submit this cycle.
  • MPH/MHA Admission committees review applications as they become complete and verified. Applicants are encouraged to submit early in order to receive a timely decision with the most potential for securing a seat in the program.
  • PhD/MS Admission committees review applications are reviewed during specific windows so the most competitive applicants from the entire applicant pool may be considered.

Cost of attendance is available in a variety of formats. UNTHSC publishes tuition and fees details online.

Overall estimated tuition and fees to earn the entire degree are:

MPH (Cohort Program) In-State Resident $14,640 Non-Residents $42,752
MHA (Cohort Program) In-State Resident $15,696 Non-Residents $47,824
MS in Public Health In-State Resident $12,800 Non-Residents $33,000
PhD in Public Health In-State Resident $24,500 Non-Residents $55,000
MPH Online 42 Hours In-State Resident $13,500 Non-Residents $34,500
MPH Online 48 Hours In-State Resident $14,640 Non-Residents $42,752
MHA Online In-State Resident $14,600 Non-Residents $37,000

Need help with determining costs of comparable programs? Contact SPH@unthsc.edu

Texas Residency is established at the time of admission to UNT Health Science Center. We encourage you to review the details for the residency status requirements posted by the Registrar’s Office.

What type of funding is available for MPH, MHA & MS students?
The College of Public Health offers competitive scholarships to new incoming students each fall semester (up to $10,000). These awards are given out based on prior academic performance and students awarded a scholarship are notified upon admission. To be considered for the scholarships applicants must have submitted and completed their fall application through SOPHAS or HAMPCAS by the March 15th priority application deadline to be considered. That means all application materials must be received by the application service well enough in advance for the service to complete the verification process and release the verified application to the university.

College of Public Health Scholarships:

  • Chancellor’s Scholarship: $10,000
  • President’s Scholarship: $6,000
  • Dean’s Scholarship: $2,000

Receiving a scholarship may qualify non-resident students for in-state tuition. We encourage you to visit our Office of Financial Aid for other funding opportunities. Learn more about financing your degree through the Associations of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

What type of funding is available for doctoral (PhD) students?
The College of Public Health offers competitive multi-year funding packages to doctoral students. Selected candidates receive tuition and fees coverage, a living stipend, and health insurance. Highly qualified students selected for the Master of Science in Public Health programs are offered generous support form the university in the form of full tuition and fees scholarship.

See the following link for more details on those packages: PhD Student Funding Packages

What opportunities do students have to serve as Graduate Assistants, Research Assistants & Teaching Assistants?

  • UNTHSC has limited GA, RA & TA positions.
  • PhD students serve as RA throughout their program and may TA from time to time. This work is part of their full-time commitment to the campus and supports their funding award.
  • MPH, MHA & MS students may apply for on-campus positions following admission. Work hours are capped at 19 hours a week. Available positions do not carry tuition/fee waivers.

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This page was last modified on October 17, 2024