Admission

We seek students with a strong, genuine commitment to a career in Public Health. An MPH degree is appropriate for physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and other health care professionals with a strong interest in preventive medicine and community health. Applications from both mid-career professionals and students who have recently completed the bachelor's degree are welcomed, and students are accommodated by a flexible course schedule. Physicians may also apply to the Occupational Medicine Residency Program, designating the MPH as part of their residency.

The program encourages applications from all qualified individuals who are interested in a career in public health and admits those who are assessed by the Admissions and Standards Committee to be capable of successfully completing the degree requirements.

MPH Admission Requirements

The following must be submitted to the West Virginia University Graduate Admissions and Records Office:

• The student must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 on a scale of 4.0.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (contact the department for a list of examinations that may be substituted for the GRE exam).
• A minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam is required for all international applicants and for all applicants whose first language is not English.
• Official school transcripts, and
• A completed official WVU application with processing fee requirements. You may either:
1. Complete this form on the web and pay your fee via the web, OR
2. Download the form and mail along with your fee to WVU Graduate Admissions and Records.

The following must be submitted to the Department of Community Medicine, Educational Programs:

• An official MPH Program Application and three (3) academic letters of recommendation.
• An essay stating interest in public health/community health.
• A CV/Resume.

Please Note: The Application and Letters of Recommendation are available at http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/Education/Current-Students/Forms.aspx.

Please take a moment to fill out our evaluation form and submit it with your application. You will need Acrobat Reader to view the application.

Computer skills are a program requirement. It is the responsibility of students to become skilled in computer applications.

MPH Application Deadlines

• Fall Admission Only: All application materials for International Students must be received by May 15 in order to allow for Visa processing. All application materials for other applicants must be received by July 15.

Financial Assistance

International Students should contact the West Virginia University Office of International Students and Scholars for information on waivers, GA position details, and financial assistance. Call (304) 293-3519 or e-mail Karen.Bird@mail.wvu.edu.

The Department of Community Medicine awards meritorious hours and Graduate Assistance positions to those students already enrolled and showing academic excellence.

Mailing Addresses

West Virginia University
Graduate Admissions and Records
PO Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009
Phone: 304-293-2121
Email: go2wvu@mail.wvu.edu

Department of Community Medicine
Educational Programs
PO Box 9190
Morgantown, WV 26506-9190
Phone: 304-293-2502
Email: ladkins@hsc.wvu.edu or tmullins@hsc.wvu.edu

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.