How to apply
PhD in Public Health
Admission timeline
PhD program application.
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Application steps
1. Complete SOPHAS application
OSU will review application once it is marked "Verified."
2. College of Health admissions office reviews application
OSU will reach out for any missing documents.
3. Faculty recommendation
Faculty will review application and give recommendation once application is marked "Ready for Review"
4. Complete OSU supplemental application
Apply using the code sent via email if you are recommended for admission. You will receive a decision if denied.
5. Official OSU admission decision
OSU admissions office will reach out with official admission decision once they receive faculty recommendations.
How to apply
Step one
Admission Requirements and Materials
A master's degree in a relevant field is required for consideration of admission. Those without an MPH degree will be required to take courses in foundational public health knowledge.
No GRE Required
Materials to submit via SOPHAS
- Official transcripts (applicants must have earned a master’s degree by the time of matriculation). Have all transcripts from all colleges attended sent to SOPHAS.
- Personal statement
- Resume or CV
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample (preferred length is at least 10 pages)
International students
Addition materials required for International students
- WES evaluation of international coursework as part of the SOPHAS application
- English Proficiency Score
- TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS scores to provide proof of English language competency. Refer to Graduate Admissions - International Applicants for more information about international graduate student requirements.
Submission
You will need to create an account on SOPHAS and follow their instructions to apply. There is a fee, as well as waivers and an assistance program.
Submit your application through SOPHAS.
Step two
Supplemental application
Complete the Oregon State Office of Graduate Education supplemental application.
After you submit your application through SOPHAS, the Office of Graduate Education supplemental application will be sent to you via email after the deadline.
Though there is no official deadline for the supplemental application, this form must be submitted before you can be notified of any official decision.
Fees
Different fees are associated with each application. For fee information, refer to:
Step three
Apply for Aid
ScholarDollars
To apply to OSU’s scholarships, you will be using ScholarDollars.
ScholarDollars allows you to review multiple institutional scholarships where you can apply to the awards you are eligible for. Once we have emailed you the supplemental application, you will be able to apply for scholarships with your ID number. Remember to apply by the scholarship deadline.
Additionally, for assistantships, be sure to indicate your interest in your application. You will not need to submit another application for assistantships, but instead interested applicants who are admitted to the graduate program are considered for graduate assistantships. If awarded, you will receive a notification via email of the assistantship offer.
The Graduate Admissions FAQ is a helpful resource that can answer many of your questions about the process.
If you have any questions that are not addressed in the FAQ, please do not hesitate to email us.