Admissions

How to Apply

For more specific information, please check out the Fielding School of Public Health Admissions Checklist

1. Submit an online application to SOPHAS at www.sophas.org
2. Submit an online application to UCLA at www.gdnet.ucla.edu
3. Submit appropriate materials to UCLA - Fielding School of Public Health (refer to the checklist)

Requirements

MPH
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/pgmrq/pubhlth.asp

- GRE required
- Bachelor’s Degree from 4-yr University/Equivalent
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (2 Professors, 1 Employer accepted)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA from 4-yr University/Equivalent
- One Set of Official Transcripts from each institution you have attended
- Adequate preparation in mathematics, physical sciences, biological sciences, and social sciences
- Joint M.P.H. /M.B.A. must take GMAT
- Field experience preferable
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- HSO (1-yr): MCAT scores accepted for MD Applicants
- MPH/MD (MCAT accepted), MPH/JD (LSAT accepted), MPH/MPP - Follow same requirements as the MPH program

MS & PhD
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/pgmrq/hlthserv.asp

- MS: same requirement as MPH
- MS-1yr: MCAT scores accepted for MD Applicants
- PhD: minimum 3.5 in Graduate Studies recommended
- PhD: GRE required
- One Set of Official Transcripts from each institution you have attended
- 3 Letters of Recommendation (2 Professors, 1 Employer accepted)
- Resume/CV
- Statement of Purpose
- Writing sample (Minimum of 15-20 pages)

International Students
http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/

- TOEFL required

Admissions Deadline

- Applications are usually available mid-September. We encourage you to apply early.
- Deadline for Fall 2014 Admission: December 1, 2013.  

Applications received after the December 1st deadline may be considered, but will have reduced opportunities for admission, financial support, and housing.

Tuition & Fees

Professional Degree Fees

Annual tuition & fees for the MPH and DrPH Degree Programs can be accessed here.

Graduate Student Fees

Annual tuition & fees for the MS and PhD Degree Programs can be accessed here.

For the complete schedule of tuition & fees, visit the UCLA Registrar's Office website. Questions regarding California residency can be answered by visiting the Residence for Tuition Purposes page.