Admissions - Ph.D. in Public Health
Admission to the doctoral program is competitive and students will be selected on the basis of their demonstrated commitment to public health, academic preparation and ability.
Admission Criteria
In order to apply to the doctoral program, students must meet the following requirements:
- A demonstrated commitment to public health, either through education, work or volunteer experience.
- Completion of graduate courses in at least three of the five core areas of public health (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Occupational/Environmental Health, Behavioral Sciences, and Health Services Administration). Accepted students who are deficient in one or two areas must take the necessary course(s) either before admission or upon matriculation in the doctoral program. Credits earned in these core courses will not count toward the 45 credit degree requirement.
- Applicants are expected to have a strong statistical background and demonstrated research experience, as evidenced by a thesis-based master’s degree, authored publications or a description of research activities in their personal statement.
- An earned baccalaureate degree.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all courses of record. Alternatively, a student may present a grade point average greater than 3.0 for the last two years of graduate study coupled with other evidence of competence and accomplishment.
- Although not required, a master’s degree is highly preferred. Students may be admitted without a master’s degree, but must demonstrate a commitment to public health either through exceptional undergraduate preparation, completion of graduate courses in at least three of the five core areas of public health, or have extensive professional experience in the field of public health.
Graduate Assistantships
| Doctoral students will be matched with an academic advisor upon entering the program. This match will be established either through previous work experience with this advisor, or through demonstrated academic experience in the advisor’s field of work. Academic advisors will assist students in garnering financial support through graduate assistantships and/or external funding. |
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Application Forms
Ph.D. applicants must use the Graduate School application form and submit the application and supporting materials directly to the Graduate School.
General information, such as financial aid is available at the Graduate School website.
Applicants must provide the following items to the Graduate School Admissions Office:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores taken within the past 5 years
- Graduate School Application form completed online or by mail
- Nonrefundable application fee ($55.00 online, $75.00 by mail)
- One official, complete transcript from each university-level school attended
- A personal statement addressing your reasons for applying, educational and professional goals, and a description of any relevant research experience. This statement should include evidence of a demonstrated commitment to public health, either through education, work or volunteer experience, and research intentions (or preferred advisor) upon entering the program.
- Three (3) letters of reference from faculty or others who can address your potential for success in the doctoral program
- If English is not your native language, a TOEFL test score
- Identify three faculty members whose work interests you most to serve as potential advisors
All items listed above should be sent to:
UCONN Graduate School
438 Whitney Road Ext. U-1006
Storrs, CT 06269-1006
Prospective students must apply directly to the Graduate School, which sets admissions regulations and policies for all graduate programs at the University of Connecticut. Applications are reviewed for completion by the Graduate School and are then forwarded to the Center for Public Health and Health Policy. Admission decisions are made on an individual basis by Admissions Committee members of the Social and Behavioral Health Sciences concentration.
Deadlines
Applications are reviewed for completion by the Graduate School and forwarded to the Center for Public Health and Health Policy Admissions Committee. There are rolling admissions, and early application is strongly recommended. Only complete applications will be considered.
Request Information
To learn more about the public health initiatives at the University of Connecticut, please visit http://publichealth.uconn.edu.
For more information on applying to the doctoral program, please contact publichealth@uconn.edu, or:
Ph.D. in Public Health
University of Connecticut
Center for Public Health and Health Policy
99 Ash Street, 2nd Floor, MC 7160
East Hartford, CT 06108
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