Graduate Admissions
How to Apply
New Direct Admissions option for some MPH applicants
For MPH applicants who graduated with an undergraduate degree from UA, ASU, or NAU there is a simple Direct Admissions pathway, click here to see if you are eligible.
SOPHAS Application Process (For most MPH, MS, and PhD programs)
Step 1: Submit SOPHAS Application
Apply online through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for accredited schools of public health. All required materials—including:
- Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV
- Letters of Recommendation
must be submitted through SOPHAS.
đź’ˇ Tip: Refer to the SOPHAS FAQs for guidance and a recommended timeline.
- SOPHAS Fee: $160.00
- Fee Waivers: SOPHAS offers limited waivers based on financial need, service participation, or international status.
- Note: The Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health does not provide additional fee waivers.
Step 2: Submit Transcripts
- U.S. and Canadian Transcripts:
Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended to:
SOPHAS
PO Box 9111
Watertown, MA 02471
- International Transcripts (excluding study abroad):
Must be evaluated by the World Education Service (WES): www.wes.org/cas.
đź“Ś You do not need to send transcripts to the University of Arizona at this stage, but you will need access to your transcripts to enter coursework in SOPHAS.
Step 3: Submit Test Scores (if applicable)
- GRE: Not required for MPH applicants.
Required only for:
- PhD Epidemiology
- MS Biostatistics
- PhD Biostatistics
- Optional Scores:
- GRE Code: 4253 (UA College of Public Health/SOPHAS)
- MCAT Code: SOPHAS
- English Proficiency:
Visit the International Students Page for required test score codes and minimum requirements.
Step 4: Submit Supplemental University of Arizona Application
After submitting your SOPHAS application, complete the University of Arizona Graduate College supplemental application through GradApp and pay the $90.00 fee.
- Select “Public Health (MPH)” as your Program of Study.
- MPH applicants for the Health Services Administration (HSA) concentration can choose the specific concentration from the drop-down.
- GradApp Fee: $90.00
- Fee Waivers: Limited waivers available through participation in sponsored programs (e.g., McNair, Sloan).
Note: The College does not provide additional waivers.
Direct Admission Process (For select MPH applicants)
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility & Complete Pre-Screen Survey
- Check if you meet Direct Admission requirements.
- If eligible, complete the Pre-Screen Survey to initiate your application.
Step 2: Wait for Contact from Admissions
- The Admissions Office will review your survey and notify you of next steps.
Step 3: Submit GradApp Application
- Upon approval, complete the GradApp and pay the $90.00 fee.
Review Process
#1
Once your application is complete and verified by SOPHAS, the College of Public Health faculty admissions committee reviews your SOPHAS application.
#2
The College of Public Health sends an e-mail and mailed letter notifying you of our admissions recommendation. Admissions recommendations are typically sent two months after the deadline. For example, if you apply for our January 15th deadline, a recommendation will be sent to you by the first week of March.
#3
The College of Public Health recommends admission or denial to the UA Graduate College. The UA Graduate College is the entity that officially admits students to the university.
#4
Should you be recommended for admission, the Graduate College will verify that you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and that your GPA is equivalent to a 3.0 or higher. If you have fewer than 12 graduate level credits, your GPA from those credits will be factored into your undergraduate GPA. If you have 12 or more graduate level credits, your GPA will be calculated based only on the graduate level credits.
#5
If admitted, the Graduate College will send an e-mail with your official offer of admission to the University of Arizona.
#6
If admitted, your admission may be "subject to" submitting official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. If you are admitted "subject to" submitting official transcripts, they must be submitted by September and should be submitted directly to the UA Graduate College at:
The University of Arizona, Graduate Admissions
Administration 322
PO Box 210066
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
Or bring your transcripts to the Graduate College front counter of the Administration building, Room 322 when you arrive on campus.
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
If you are admitted to the College of Public Health, we will e-mail you a link to our College of Public Health Scholarship and Teaching Assistantship Application. Completing this application will qualify you for college scholarships, fellowships, and teaching assistantships.
If you are a US citizen or permanent resident and will be seeking financial aid in the form of loans, fellowships, or scholarships, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 deadline for priority processing.
If you are an international applicant, please be aware that you will need to certify that you possess adequate financial resources to support yourself while in residence at the University of Arizona. Please see more information about the Financial Guarantee.
View more information on tuition and financial assistance.
Dual Degrees
Readmissions
If you have left or been dismissed from a graduate program at the UA College of Public Health and wish to return, you will need to reapply following the readmission policies and procedures.
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at coph-admit@arizona.edu or call 520-626-3201.