UC Master of Public HealthUniversity of California, San Diego · La Jolla, California, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Feb 3, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Approximately 1,500 words; address all published prompts.

Recommendation letters x 3

At least two letters from academic sources (faculty or PIs). Letters from faculty who know you outside the classroom are regarded highest.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended. Official transcripts typically required only if admitted.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Eligible applicants have a GPA of at least 3.3 in their last two years of coursework and a 3.0 overall GPA. Machine threshold uses the overall 3.0/4.0 requirement.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Adequate preparation in a field related to public health and potential for advanced study, research, and practical training. Strong preference for at least one year of practical experience in the field, including field experience within an academic program.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; University-wide GEPA Band Score 7 minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 85 overall; University-wide GEPA minimum for the new iBT scale.; University-wide GEPA minimum (previous iBT scale). Some programs may set a higher threshold.
GRE: Optional; As of 2022, applicants are no longer required to submit GRE General or Subject Test scores.

Historical admission data is not published.