Master of Public Health - Urban Health

University of Memphis

A multi disciplinary faculty admissions committee determines admission to the MPH program. Criteria for the selection process are broad because of the wide range of backgrounds from which students may apply. Prior background in public health or health care is not necessary for admission but may be considered in the admission process. The following is necessary for application Applicants must hold a bachelor or graduate degree from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale or a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the major subject area. Current Graduate Record Examination GRE scores from within the past five years are required. Applicants must hold a bachelor or graduate degree from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale or a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the major subject area. Current Graduate Record Examination GRE scores from within the past five years are required. Applicants already holding a doctoral degree or its professional equivalent obtained in the United States may be exempt from the GRE requirement. Professional school standardized test scores e.g. MCAT DAT LSAT etc. may be substituted for the GRE by applicants who are enrolled in or who have already earned post baccalaureate degrees in areas such as medicine dentistry or law.