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Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Community Health Sciences

Applying

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

December 1, 2017

Applications received after this date have reduced opportunities for admission and financial aid.

Admission Limited to

Consult department.

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: General or equivalent

MCAT or DAT scores are accepted only for applicants already holding MD or DDS degrees or currently enrolled in medical or dental school. LSAT scores are accepted only for applicants to the joint JD/MPH program. Biostatistics does not accept MCAT, DAT, or LSAT scores.

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the departmental application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS] and a statement of purpose.

Ph.D.: Applicants to the doctoral program must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a master's degree in public health or a related field. Applicants must also provide a writing sample.

Program Name

Community Health Sciences

Information regarding the Executive MPH and the MPH for Health Professionals appear separately.

Leading to the degree of

M.S., Ph.D.

Major Code

007H

Address

A1-269 CHS
Box 951772
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772

Phone

(310) 825-8314

Email

chssao@ph.ucla.edu

Website

ph.ucla.edu/departments/community-health-sciences