Apply for the Master of Public Health Program

Applicants are required to demonstrate successful completion of a bachelor’s degree (or degree in-progress*) from a regionally accredited college or university.

SOPHAS requires that you submit official transcripts from each institution attended regardless of the number of courses/credits taken.

Transcripts must be submitted directly to SOPHAS. Please do not send transcripts to the Brown School during the initial application process.

SOPHAS has very specific transcript requirements – please review the instructions carefully and provide ample time for process and verification of transcripts.

*In-Progress transcripts: If you have not completed your bachelor’s degree at the time of application, please submit transcripts showing the work you have completed to date to SOPHAS. An admissions decision will be rendered, however any offer of admission is contingent upon successful completion of your degree. If admitted to the program, a final official transcript showing degree conferral must be sent to the Brown School directly by the issuing institution or its authorized agent.

Provide a personal statement that describes your interest in public health and demonstrates your understanding of public health concepts. Your essay should be two (2) pages single-spaced and should include the following:

• Significant factors influencing your decision to pursue a Master of Public Health degree.
• Relevant leadership experiences that will contribute to your overall success as a graduate student and in the public health profession.
• Career goals and commitment to public health.
• Specific reasons the Brown School is a good fit for your educational and professional goals.

Upload your personal statement in the 'Documents' section relevant to the Brown School MPH program.

In addition to completing the ‘Experience’ and ‘Achievements’ sections of the SOPHAS application, you must submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae.

Upload to the relevant section of your SOPHAS application.

You must provide information in SOPHAS for three (3) references to receive requests for recommendations to be submitted electronically.

Letters of recommendation must be provided by professional and/or academic colleagues. Additional instructions can be found here.

The Brown School is not requiring the GRE or another standardized test score for admission to the MPH program. Though we understand some students may want to submit a score, please know that these scores will not be considered in the admissions process.

International students are required to provide proof of language proficiency. Preferred standard testing options are the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS). See the international application requirements for additional information and options.

Instructions for reporting test scores in SOPHAS can be found here.

The SOPHAS application fee is $145 for one school or program. Any additional schools or programs you choose to apply to through SOPHAS will cost $55 per designation. SOPHAS accepts credit card payments only.

The Brown School is not able to directly provide application fee waivers for the SOPHAS application, however we encourage applicants to review the SOPHAS Fee Assistance Program to determine their eligibility for a financial- or service-based fee waiver.

Students admitted to the MPH program are required to demonstrate that their academic background includes a college-level human biology course with a grade of “B” or better. Within the "Questions" section of the application, you will be asked to self-report your human biology course. Students who have not met the human biology prerequisite prior to enrolling in the program are required to remove the deficiency by the end of their first semester.

Read more about the human biology prerequisite requirements here.