Master of Public Health Information

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Admission

Applicants are required to select a track on the admissions application.

For U.S. Students

No GRE required.
Completion of all undergraduate degree requirements prior to matriculating in the MPH program, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
- In the case where an applicant’s cumulative GPA is below the minimum 2.50, reviewers may consider a replacement GPA computed from the most recent 40 semester credit hours of U.S. or Canadian coursework.
Two (2) letters of reference
Personal essay
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
Transcripts must be sent to GradCAS only. GradCAS only accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not offer either of these services, your transcript must be sent via mail. Please use the information below to send your transcripts.
- Credentials Solutions
- Parchment
- National Student Clearinghouse
Sending transcripts to GradCAS by mail. Download a transcript request form after you enter each institution in GradCAS and send the transcript request form to the institution registrar to send transcript by mail to the address below:

GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471

For International Students

No GRE required.
Completion of all undergraduate degree requirements prior to matriculating in the MPH program, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores: Paper 550, Computer 213, iBT 80 OR International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum scores: Total 6.5, Subscores: 6
- TOEFL School Code is B886
Two (2) letters of reference
Personal essay
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- In cases where a non-U.S. grading system has been used, World Education Services verification must be provided.
- GradCAS will ONLY accept the evaluation report from the credentialing agency. Do not send your foreign transcript to GradCAS.
- All foreign transcript evaluations from the credentialing agency must be sent directly to GradCAS to the following address:

GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471

International students must abide by all U.S. Immigration laws throughout their enrollment in the EVMS MPH program. This includes, but is not limited to, qualifying and obtaining a proper visa prior to attendance. For further information, please contact EVMS Human Resources at 757.446.6043.

Early Assurance Program

The Early Assurance Program (EAP) offers early acceptance to undergraduate students in their junior year at a participating institution. Applicants must have expressed interest in Public Health, be in good academic standing and be enrolled at an accredited undergraduate institution. The following institutions are participating in the Early Assurance Program with the EVMS Master of Public Health Program:

Hampton University
Regent University
Virginia Wesleyan University

Application & Admission

Students interested in the program are required to maintain regular contact with the EAP adviser during their college career.

Below are the main steps necessary to apply through the Early Assurance Program at EVMS.

Meet with the EAP adviser at your institution as soon as possible.
Complete the EVMS EAP application by February 15th of your junior year.
Complete the undergraduate degree requirements and maintain EAP eligibility.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Early Assurance Program (EAP), a student must:

Be at least in their Junior year at University, having been enrolled as a “career student” at University from their Freshman year of college (this program is not available to students transferring into the institution) and with only one year left to complete in their undergraduate education. Interested students should meet with the University EAP Advisor during their freshman year to express interest in the EAP.
Meet citizenship requirements of the Program.
Meet all University institutional and degree requirements to continue as a student in good standing.
Have an overall (cumulative) GPA of 3.00 or better.
Have no academic or other code of conduct violations.

Maintain Eligibility

The guarantee of admission through the EAP is contingent upon the student’s continued eligibility in the EAP to include:

Carrying a sufficient credit load during the remaining regular academic semesters to fulfill University undergraduate degree requirements by the graduation date specified in the student’s application. Should a student be unable to complete their undergraduate degree in the original timeframe specified, the student would be dismissed from the EAP, but it would not affect eligibility to apply to the Program at a later time without early assurance consideration.
Making significant progress towards achievement of the track specific pre-requisite requirements and/or the individually specified goals outlined on the Healthcare Experience Plan of Completion (HCE POC) submitted with the student’s application.
Maintaining contact each semester with the University EAP Advisor during the student’s senior year and the Program after graduation.
Maintaining an overall (cumulative) GPA of 3.00 or better with consistent academic performance.
Completing any specific matriculation conditions set forth by the Program (e.g. official transcripts confirming date of degree completion, a criminal background check prior to matriculation, and submission of all health requirements).
Remaining free of any actions or conduct that would cause the Admissions Committee to question a student’s suitability to pursue a career in public health. These include, but are not limited to, misdemeanor or felony convictions, academic dishonesty or other code of conduct violations, and/or unprofessional conduct in a health care or educational setting.

Technical Standards

The abilities and skills candidates and students must possess in order to complete the education and training associated with the Master of Public Health are referred to as technical standards. These abilities and skills are essential for entry into most professional practice settings associated with this degree program.

Observation Skills Technical Standard
1. Demonstrate sufficient attention and accuracy in observation skills (visual, auditory and tactile) in the lecture hall and/or online settings. Indicators include, but are not limited to, accurate visualization and discrimination of text, numbers, patterns, graphic illustrations and other imaging texts.
Communication Skills Technical Standard
1. Students must be able to communicate with faculty, colleagues and the target audience with whom they work.
2. Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:
  - Clear, efficient and intelligible articulation of verbal language.
  - Legible, efficient and intelligible written English language.
  - Accurate and efficient English language reading skills.
  - Accurate and efficient expressive and receptive communication skills.
  - Ability to accurately follow oral and written directions.
Critical Reasoning Skills Technical Standard
1. Abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, data analysis and synthesis.
2. Students must have the intellectual capability to improve their knowledge based upon standard textbooks, conferences, lectures, current scholarly literature and journals.
3. Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills are necessary.
4. Demonstrate ability to acquire, retain and apply new and learned information.
5. Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:
  - Demonstrate ability to evaluate the effectiveness of community health intervention programs.
  - Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret data using basic statistical tests, measures of disease occurrence and association.
Motor and Sensory Function Technical Standard
1. Students should have sufficient motor functions to be able to execute movements reasonably required to complete their public health education.
2. Indicators include, but are not limited to, this example:
  - Physical stamina sufficient to complete the rigorous course of didactic and clinical study, which may include prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Behavioral and Social Attributes Technical Standard
1. Students must possess the emotional health required for adequate utilization of intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and evidence of mature and sensitive relationships with faculty, colleagues and the public.
2. Evidence of integrity, ethical standards and concern for others, as well as appropriate appearance and hygiene, interpersonal skills, interest and motivation are all personal qualities that will be assessed during the admission process and throughout the educational progression through the curriculum.
3. Indicators include, but are not limited to, these examples:
  - Demonstrate impartial motives, attitudes and values in roles, functions and relationships.
  - Ability to monitor and react appropriately to one’s own emotional needs and responses.
  - Display appropriate flexibility and adaptability in the face of stress or uncertainty.
  - Compliance with standards, policies and practices set forth in the EVMS Institutional Handbook and the MPH Academic Student Handbook.