Learn about admission requirements for domestic and international students, as well as deadlines and the application process for USC’s Master of Public Health program.
Application Deadlines
Campus Program Deadline: March 1, 2020
Term starts May 20, 2020
Online Program Deadline: April 10, 2020
Term starts May 6, 2020
Campus Program Priority Deadline: December 1, 2019
Campus Program Final Deadline: May 1, 2020
Term starts August 24, 2020
Online Program Deadline: August 1, 2020
Term starts September 2, 2020
Campus Program Deadline: October 1, 2020
Term starts January 11, 2021.
Online Program Deadline: December 1, 2020
Term starts January 6, 2021
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Admissions Requirements
The program will consider applicants who satisfy all requirements for admission to the Graduate School:
- A Bachelor's degree and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; official transcripts from each accredited college or university attended
- A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score – Verbal and Quantitative.
- Records of GRE scores are purged after 5 years. Please visit the Educational Testing Service for GRE exam information.
- Applicants may substitute MCAT (< 3 years old), GMAT (< 5 years old), DAT (< 5 years old) or LSAT (< 5 years old) in lieu of the GRE requirement
- A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation. (ALL letters must be less than a year old and on department letterhead. At least one letter must be academic. We do not accept letters from peer colleagues or friends.)
- A Statement of Purpose of approximately 2-3 pages addressing the following questions: Why are you interested in pursuing the MPH Degree? How will an MPH Degree affect or enhance your career aspirations and goals?
- A Curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resume
Send official GRE scores to school code 2048. If using MCAT, GMAT, DAT, or LSAT scores please e-mail valeriem@usc.edu for further submission.
Additional requirements for international applicants »
How to Apply
NOTE: Information provided here pertains to the campus MPH program ONLY. If applying to the online MPH program, please complete the USC application at this link. For more information about the USC Master of Public Health online program visit mphdegree.usc.edu.
- Prepare to apply by gathering all materials and information to complete your online application. These materials include personal statement, resume/CV, recommender’s information, personal, financial and education information.
- Create a SOPHAS account and complete all parts of the online application.
- Pay application fee.
- Send official transcripts to SOPHAS.
More detailed instructions on transcript submission can be found at this link.
