Congratulations to you for exploring career options and your interest in the MHA Program here at UK!
Applications Open: Mid-August
Early Decision Applications Due: November 1st
We can include you in this group if transcripts are still pending.
Applications Close: April 1st
Recommendation Letters and Transcripts: Obtaining these can take a long time (Maybe 4 weeks) - please plan ahead to avoid delays in reviewing your application.
Primary Application: Students applying to the Master of Health Administration program must submit a primary application (for the College of Public Health). This is the only application needed until an admissions decision is made.
After MHA Program Acceptance: If you are offered MHA Program admission and accept:
UK Graduate School Application: After acceptance to the MHA Program students will be directed to submit a supplemental application to the University of Kentucky Graduate School. Do not complete this step or pay the fee until after you are offered and accept admission to the MHA Program.
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Students applying to the Master of Health Administration program must submit a primary application (for the College of Public Health) and a supplemental application (for the University of Kentucky). MHA applicants must apply through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS). Refer to the process below for detailed instructions on what and how to prepare.
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The Master of Health Administration degree program at the University of Kentucky is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education. The most recent site visit resulted in accreditation for the longest period awarded, 7 years. CAHME is the only organization recognized to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a professional master's degree in healthcare management education by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAHME contact information: PO Box 911, Springhouse PA 19477; info@cahme.org; cahme.org