Letters should include at least one previous faculty member, one professional reference, and one of your choice. No family members, please.
Submit via the letter writer using SOPHAS.
Recommendation NOTE: The recommendations should speak specifically about your qualifications to enter an MHA Program. Those that demonstrate your qualities and capabilities will receive stronger consideration. This process can take some time so discuss this with your contacts well in advance. This is often the documents that hold up an application for consideration.
Obtain your official current transcripts from ALL previous undergraduate and graduate work. Including any school in which courses transferred.
Transcripts NOTE: Not including all schools often holds up your SOPHAS application
International Students: International transcripts should be evaluated by WES and submitted to SOPHAS. International applicants must have the equivalent of a U.S baccalaureate degree to be considered for admission.
All applicants whose native language is not English must report one of the following scores on the application: TOELF, 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.
Minimum Score Required: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, DuoLingo 115.
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Review and revise your resume so it accurately reflects your experiences and skills as well as academic and volunteer accomplishments.
Compose a personal statement that is organized, edited, concise, and clearly answers the questions that have been asked.
addressing the following questions:
Your statement should be approximately two pages in length, double-spaced, and cover the specific questions found in SOPHAS.
Personal Statement NOTE: In addition to the personal statement, if your application is advanced, you will be invited to interview with a panel of faculty and alumni. In preparation, consider pressing healthcare issues, healthcare management challenges, and areas of healthcare of special interest to you.
Submit your application through SOPHAS not the UK Graduate School.
SOPHAS Fee $150 for the first program you apply to ($60 for each additional program).
AFTER you are offered admission to the program then, you complete the UK Graduate School application - not before.
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See the MHA on UK's Academic Exploration Tool.
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Every application submitted is reviewed to determine if it meets the MHA admission requirements. Applicants whose personal statement and materials provide evidence of good fit will be forwarded on to the admissions committee.
Upon review, applicants who are recommended for the next round are invited to campus to interview with a panel of faculty and alumni. Interviews are required as a part of the admission process.
Let us learn more about you and your career goals
You learn more about the UK MHA Program
How the UK MHA will prepare you for future employment and to be a healthcare change agent
Research The University of Kentucky, College of Public Health, Department of Health management and Policy and the MHA Program.
Be familiar with the healthcare options in Lexington.
Be ready to speak to how you will contribute to the MHA Program, your interests in healthcare (beyond what you shared in the personal statement) and be aware of current challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector.
Business attire is required
Practice sharing your story before the interview with friends, mentors, and/or family
On campus interviews provide the student with the opportunity to explore all UK and Lexington has to offer
Prospective students will meet current students, go on a tour, and meet faculty & staff
The UK campus is beautiful and full of resources for students
On-campus is highly recommended – especially for students within 250 miles on the UK campus
If you are unable to make it to campus you can choose the virtual option. It will not negatively impact your consideration.
