TOEFL International applicants are required to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT (web-based) test or higher. For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment. Students may be requested to enter the Center for English as a Second Language to improve their verbal skills. IELTS International applicants are required to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT (web-based) test or higher. For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment. Students may be requested to enter the Center for English as a Second Language to improve their verbal skills. GRE Combined verbal and quantitative GRE scores of 1000 (old test) or 300 (new test) or higher are considered competitive. The analytical writing portion of the GRE is required. Official GRE scores should be sent to the University of Arizona College of Public Health/SOPHAS, which is code #4253. This routes scores directly to SOPHAS.

PS Applicants must write a statement of purpose and objectives (also called a personal statement, maximum of 1500 words). Your statement is intended to give you the opportunity to submit a tailored narrative which will describe your education, experience and professional career objectives. Your personal statement should describe your: Reasons for interest in public health Reasons for interest in the MPH program and specific concentration Reasons for interest in the University of Arizona Career goals GPA Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university and show evidence of strong academic achievement and scholarship (a GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 undergraduate units, or if the applicant has 12 or more graduate units, the GPA will be based on graduate units), as well as high motivation. CV Applicants are asked to submit a resume or CV outlining his or her academic and professional experience and achievements. Fee The cost for a SOPHAS application is $135 for the first school or program to which you apply. Any additional schools or programs to which you choose to apply will cost $50 per designation, even if you submit those schools or programs later in the application cycle. RL Applicants must provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation (maximum of five letters) from academic advisors, professors, supervisors, mentors or anyone else familiar with his or her academic and/or professional ability. We strongly recommend that applicants provide at least one letter from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's academic abilities. Letters will be submitted to SOPHAS electronically. Transcript Must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended