Admissions

SPH does not require the GRE for its master’s and doctoral degree programs. Learn more about our decision regarding the GRE.

To be eligible to apply to the Public Health MPH, applicants must be currently applying or accepted to an accredited MPP program. 

Students must have a baccalaureate degree before beginning MPH coursework. Preferred performance levels: GPA of 3.00. All applications are reviewed holistically.

Admissions Requirements

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Program-Specific Prerequisites

To be eligible to apply to the Public Health MPH, applicants must be currently applying or accepted to an accredited MPP program. 

Students must have a baccalaureate degree before beginning MPH coursework. Preferred performance levels: GPA of 3.00. All applications are reviewed holistically. Applicants are required to be applying or admitted to a MPP accredited program to be eligible to apply to the dual degree.

Applications deadlines:

  • May/summer terms: April 1
  • Fall term: August 1

To get started on your MPH dual degree with MPP, complete the application in SOPHAS. To find our program, follow the steps below.

  • Areas of student – check ALL
  • Degree – check ALL
  • Institution – check University of Minnesota of Public Health
  • Alternative section – check the Dual/Joint Degree, > Public Health Practice: Dual Degree with Public Policy
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