PhD Admission Requirements
- Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Completion of an MA, MS, MPH, or a related master’s degree(s) is preferred.
- Submit an application to the CPH via SOPHAS (College of Public Health Application Service) at www.sophas.org.
- Submit complete, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- GRE scores are optional - use institutional code 6565
- Three letters of recommendation from professionals who are familiar with the applicant’s academic and/or professional work.
- Current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) addressing the applicant’s research interest and how the PhD will assist with career aspirations.
- Minimum graduate and/or undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Although a minimum GPA has been established, admission to the program is highly competitive.
Application Deadlines are posted here.
International Applicants:
English Language Proficiency: In addition to requirements listed here, applicants must demonstrate English language skills.
Education Equivalency: Applicants who have earned college credit from institutions outside of the United States will need to provide U.S. course equivalency documentation.
Please see our admission requirements for details regarding language and course equivalency requirements.
Admitted students needing a visa should refer to the Office of International Services for next steps regarding issuance of immigration documents.
Admission Decisions for PhD Students
The University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) at Fort Worth conducts holistic application reviews. Applications are reviewed once they have been completed and verified by SOPHAS. UNTHSC does not offer conditional or provisional admission. All items must be received in order for an application to be reviewed and a decision rendered.
Applicants will be furnished written notification regarding their admission status by the CPH Office of Admissions and Recruitment. Statements by other UNTHSC personnel concerning the applicant’s admissibility are not valid until confirmed in writing by the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
Applicants who are admitted to a degree program and plan to enroll are required to submit an Admissions Decision Form by April 15, National Decision Day for Graduate Students.
Information submitted in the application materials must be complete and correct. Prospective and current students must notify the proper institution officials regarding any changes in the information provided on their application. Falsification or omission of any information on the application documents will void a student’s admission, cancel their enrollment, and/or result in appropriate disciplinary action.
All materials submitted during the application process become the property of UNTHSC and cannot be returned.
Financial Decisions
Students admitted to this highly selective program are offered a generous package from the university. This package includes: Four fully funded years of tuition and fees, a living stipend currently valued at $35,000 annually in return for 20 hours per week of a research assistant-ship, and health insurance.
Additional information regarding the program description and curriculum can be found on the PhD in Public Health Sciences home page.
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