Apply to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Fill out this form to apply to our online: 

• MPH in Community Health Sciences
• MPH in Epidemiology
• MS in Health Security
• MS in Occupational and Environmental Health Science
• Master of Health Administration 

The nonrefundable application fee for the online MPH, MS and MHA and programs is $75. Applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver. Contact your enrollment advisors for more information.

*If you are applying to the Accelerated Master's Program, please see the Accelerated Master's Program section below to find the link you will need to apply.

Applications that are submitted and complete by the final deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).

Eligibility:

• General admissions requirements for all programs* include the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Academic achievement — typically a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

  *Program-specific admission requirements may vary. Please review the requirements for your program of interest.

• Work Experience Requirement for the online MHA: The Tulane online MHA program is designed for busy working professionals. Applicants to the program must have at least two years of health-related work experience in either a clinical or a management position. Additionally, the applicant must have the support of their current healthcare employer to fulfill the experiential learning graduation requirement—a health-related project that incorporates the skills and competencies attained while in the MHA program. Internships, fellowships, and residency work can be used to fulfill this requirement.

Materials required:

• Official transcripts sent directly from all US/Canadian institutions attended (can be mailed or electronic). Any transcript you upload yourself is NOT considered official.
• A personal statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
  • Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the specific program/option/concentration you chose?
  • How will earning this degree help you achieve your professional goals?
  • What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
• Resume/CV
• Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation

All application materials must be received for your application to be reviewed. Please note that we are only able to accept bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited universities and colleges.

Earned your degree abroad? 
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluations. Please have this evaluation sent directly to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), please be sure to use the custom application they've created.

International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.

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***Please note the Accelerated Master's Program is exclusively for Tulane University undergraduate students and applications submitted from ineligible parties will not be considered for admission.

The Accelerated Master's Program is a path for continuous study from the bachelor’s degree through a master’s level degree at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. Students apply as juniors. See the Accelerated Master's Program application deadlines and the timeline for more information.

Fill out this form to apply to the Accelerated Master's Program for:

• MPH in Community Health Sciences
• MPH in Epidemiology
• MS in Health Security
• MS in Occupational and Environmental Health Science
   

Materials required:

• Unofficial transcripts 
• A personal statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
  • Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the specific program/option/concentration you chose?
  • How will earning this degree help you achieve your professional goals?
  • What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
• Resume/CV
• Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation (for non-BSPH majors only)

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WSPH utilizes SOPHAS - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS in order to apply.

SOPHAS fees are $150 for the first program and $60 for each additional program.

Admissions Requirements:

• A previous MPH or a Masters degree in a related field is preferred
• A minimum of 3 (three) years of work experience is required before matriculation into the program. Work experience may include but is not limited to health departments, government, non-profit, community-based organizations, higher education, private sector, healthcare services and settings, etc.
• Non-native English speakers: demonstration of proficiency in English to be able to study and communicate in English is required. In general, scores of 89 or higher on TOEFL, an IELTS band of 6.5, or scores of 120 or higher on Duolingo are desired. Language testing may be waived if the student has received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Degrees earned abroad require a WES evaluation.
• Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE, are not required for application for the program and will not factor into final admission decisions.
   

Materials required in SOPHAS:

• Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS from all attended institutions (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluation)
• CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
  • Describe any international work or volunteer experience that you have, as well as any background that you have in applying analytical skills, using data-driven approaches, and/or demonstrating management, coordination, or leadership to influence policies and/or programs.
  • Discuss how your future career goals align with the DrPH program in International Health and Sustainable Development, which is designed to cultivate leaders equipped to address complex health challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
  • The DrPH is an applied, terminal degree that emphasizes practice-based leadership. Please explain why you choose to pursue a DrPH rather than a PhD.
• Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (min 89 TOEFL/min 6.5 IELTS/min 120 Duolingo) unless eligible for a waiver.
• All application materials must be received in SOPHAS in order for your application to be reviewed.
   

Earned your degree abroad? 
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluations. Please have this evaluation sent directly to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), please be sure to use the custom application they've created.

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WSPH utilizes SOPHAS - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS in order to apply.

SOPHAS fees are $150 for the first program and $60 for each additional program.

Admissions Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning
• A Master of Public Health degree (MPH) from a CEPH-accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Applicants with an MPH degree that is not from a CEPH-accredited school or program will be considered but may be required to complete some or all of the prerequisite coursework and will be required to pass a challenge exam for SPHL 6020 - Foundations in Public Health.
  • A few outstanding applicants without an MPH degree will be considered but will need to successfully complete the Public Health Certificate. The Public Health Certificate is the 5 courses that would be considered your Prerequisite Coursework. Applicants admitted through this pathway will automatically matriculate into the DrPH program if they successfully complete the Public Health Certificate with a grade of B or better in all 5 prerequisite courses.
• Academic achievement - typically a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• At least 3 years of work experience

Materials required in SOPHAS:

• Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS from all attended institutions (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluation)
• CV
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
  • Describe your professional experience that has demonstrated leadership in advocacy and equity.
  • Discuss your future goals in the field of public health and how a DrPH from Tulane will help you achieve those goals.
• Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (min 89 TOEFL/min 6.5 IELTS/min 120 Duolingo) unless eligible for a waiver.
• All application materials must be received in SOPHAS in order for your application to be reviewed.
   

Earned your degree abroad? 
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluations. Please have this evaluation sent directly to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use TEC (formerly known as SpanTran), please be sure to use the custom application they've created.

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Online Graduate Certificate programs are 15 credits of master’s coursework that provide focused study in the following areas:

• Disaster Management -- apply here
• Industrial Hygiene -- apply here
• Public Health -- apply here
   

Applications that are submitted and complete by the final deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).

Eligibility:

General admissions requirements for all programs* include the following:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Academic achievement — typically a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Industrial Hygiene: bachelor’s degree includes a minimum of 60 semester hours of math, engineering, science, and technology.
• Disaster Management and Industrial Hygiene: At least 3 years of professional experience in public health, environmental or occupational health and safety, disaster management, or related field.

*Program-specific admission requirements may vary. Please review the requirements for your program of interest.

Materials required:

• Resume
• Personal statement 
• Official Transcripts from all institutions attended (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or TEC (formerly known as SpanTran) evaluation)
• Non-English speakers: Demonstration of proficiency in English to be able to study and communicate in English. TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo may be used.
• Nonrefundable $75 application fee

Send transcripts to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu or mail to:
Department of Admissions 
Celia Scott Weatherhead 
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine 
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2460-8329 
New Orleans, LA 70112

*As the Graduate Certificates are non-degree programs, they are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships.