Completed baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. institution or recognized foreign institution
Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on 4.0 scale for prior degree(s)
GRE and/or MCAT scores are optional
Applicants from countries where English is not the first language are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Three letters of recommendation from professional references who have graduate degrees. At least one of these should be from an academic reference (e.g., a former professor).
A 500-word essay describing prior public health-related experience, and reasons for pursuing the MPH
Current curriculum vitae or professional resume
English language writing sample authored solely by the applicant (e.g., class paper or research report)
Teleconference (Zoom or Skype) meeting with the Admissions Committee
If you did not attend high school in the United States and your most recent institution of learning was not located in an English-speaking country, UTEP requires you to provide evidence of English-language proficiency. Minimum score 550 on the paper-based (pBT) TOEFL. Some programs require 600 or better. Minimum score of 79 on the internet-based test (iBT), and minimum of 6.5 on IELTS.