Program Prerequisite Master’s degree required. Master of Public Health or Master of Science in Public Health preferred. A minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 is required.
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Online Application – Apply via SOPHAS
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SOPHAS Fee $150 for the first program you apply to ($60 for each additional program).
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SOPHAS offers a Fee Assistance Program to qualified applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Call 617-612-2090 to learn more.
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Official Transcripts
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Submit official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate and graduate institutions directly through SOPHAS.
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Foreign Transcripts: Must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES.org) and submitted directly to SOPHAS.
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SOPHAS Evaluations/Recommendations
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Enter contact information for your recommenders - at least three (3) contacts are required.
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Recommenders will be prompted electronically to complete an electronic evaluation and to submit a letter of recommendation.
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We recommend that at least one (1) of the evaluations be from a faculty member who taught or supervised the applicant. In some cases, however, we understand that it is not possible.
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Professional Resume/CV
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Upload resume or CV. Highlight professional experience, academic accomplishments, and other areas that will showcase your overall competitiveness for the DrPH program.
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Personal Statement: Upload personal statement. Your statement should be approximately two pages in length, double-spaced, and cover the following:
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Explain how the Doctor of Public Health will assist you in becoming an effective leader and improve the health of the public.
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Highlight your career goals and professional experience.
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Explain why you’re selecting the Doctor of Public Health degree program at the University of Kentucky.
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English Language Proficiency: All applicants whose native language is not English must report one of the following scores on the application: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo. Admission decisions may be based on unofficial scores but official scores are required before enrollment in fall courses. Otherwise, admission may be revoked.
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Learn more at https://gradschool.uky.edu/application-process#Test%20Scores.
Application Deadlines for the online DrPH
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Final application deadline for DrPH Online Program Applicants: February 1, 2026
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International applicants who wish to study in the United States must submit the supplemental application by April 15, 2025.
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Do not submit your supplemental application until you have been admitted to our DrPH program via SOPHAS.
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If admitted, you will receive emailed instructions and a link to the supplemental application
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