The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is a professional degree that prepares students as practitioners who are responsive to contemporary challenges in public health at local, regional, national and global levels.

Public health is a transdisciplinary field focused on the promotion of community and environmental health, and the prevention of disease and injury to assure optimal health outcomes with an emphasis on serving marginalized populations.

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Master of Public Health Application Information

Applicants must submit the appropriate supporting materials to the Office of Admission. Please note there is a streamline admission process for current Puget Sound undergraduates and alumni in good standing.

  • Application: Complete both steps of the Master of Public Health application. The M.P.H. application includes a personal statement. 
  • Official Transcripts: Arrange to have official transcripts of all completed college-level coursework forwarded to the university. Transcripts should be sent directly by each institution previously attended and reflect the completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. (Degree in-progress is acceptable as long as completion date is prior to the start of classes).
  • Letters of Recommendation: Arrange to have two (2) letters of recommendation completed and submitted. (You will submit the requests to your recommenders via the online application.) Recommenders should be able to speak to your ability/potential for public health graduate studies.
  • Résumé: Submit a résumé via the online application.
  • Application Fee: A $50 application fee is required, submitted electronically through your applicant portal after submission. Current Puget Sound students and alumni do not need to pay the application fee.

For applicants who completed their undergraduate degree outside of the United States, the following additional steps should be completed for admissions:

  • Official college or university transcripts should be forwarded directly from the institution(s) attended to the Puget Sound Office of Admission. We are unable to take action on copies of transcripts or certificates issued to the applicant. Transcripts must be translated into English. If possible, please also send a copy of your transcript in its original language. (If you have class syllabi or course outlines, they can be helpful in evaluating your transcript for credit.)
  • English Proficiency: English proficiency must be established if you have attended a college or university where English is NOT the language of instruction. You can establish proof of proficiency by submitting the official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. A minimum score of 92 on the TOEFL IBT, 7.0 on the IELTS, or 115 on the Duolingo English Test is required.

Current University of Puget Sound undergraduate students and alumni in good standing will be reviewed through a streamlined admission process to the Master of Public Health:
  • Puget Sound students and alumni may submit names and contact information from two references in lieu of written appraisals.

Additional materials may be requested by the Master of Public Health admission committee at its discretion.

Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at Pacific Lutheran University with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 do not need to submit an application fee and only need to submit one appraisal form. However, the Master of Public Health program reserves the right to request additional materials upon review of your application.

Applications for admission to the program for fall 2024 received by April 22, 2024 will receive priority consideration. Applications received will continue to be considered on rolling basis after the priority consideration date through June 1, 2024.

A candidacy decision will be based on the M.P.H. program admission committee's assessment of the applicant's potential as a professional. The indicators upon which this judgment is based are drawn from the submitted application materials, and may include consideration of previous professional experiences, success in previous relevant college level course work, and written and oral communication skills.

English Proficiency: English proficiency must be established if you have attended a college or university where English is NOT the language of instruction. You can establish proof of proficiency by submitting the official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test. A minimum score of 92 on the TOEFL IBT, 7.0 on the IELTS, or 115 on the Duolingo English Test is required. Graduate students must download, complete, and submit the following form or contact us directly at 253.879.3211 or admission@pugetsound.edu.

College Board International Student Certification of Finances (PDF)

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