Requirements:
- Must have a US-equivalent bachelors degree with a minimum of an upper division 2.5 GPA and demonstrated graduate level writing ability. (There are no specific bachelor’s majors required for admission into this program.)
- Applicants with a non-US bachelors degree will need to supply original, official transcripts, diplomas, and official TOEFL/IELTS exam results (see certificate application form for more information).
- Applicants must submit all the materials on the Application page according to the posted instructions and are subject to UF Graduate School guidelines of admission.
- Statement of Purpose An essay approximately one page in length that explains your pertinent experiences, motivation for applying, and expected outcomes from earning a Graduate Certificate in Public Health.
- Resume or CV
- Letter of Support or Recommendation Can be academic or professional.
- Applicants who are applying to the ONLINE certificate should review the Technology Needs webpage to find out the computer requirements for this program.
Application Deadlines:
- Fall admission – July 1st. Decisions will be released by July 14th.
- Spring admission – November 15th. Decisions will be released by November 30th.
- Summer admission (ONLINE ONLY) – March 15th. Decisions will be released by March 31st.
Questions?
For more information, please check out our FAQs or specific program contacts below.
For information about certificate eligibility, admission, or the application process, please contact Brittany Gibson.
For information about registration, courses, designing a plan of study, or transitioning from the Certificate in Public Health to the UF MPH program, please contact Telisha Martin.