Graduate Programs
Beginning with the fall 2011 admissions cycle, UMass School of Public Health & Health Sciences will be utilizing the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS), for receiving applications to our MS and MPH degree programs. Please visit the SOPHAS website for a complete list of application procedures and instructions.
General Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general requirements of the Graduate School at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Admission decisions are based on a review of all application materials. TOEFL scores of 600 or higher (250 or higher on the computer based version) must be submitted by international applicants who are not native English speakers.
Admissions Requirements for Concentrations
In addition, all applicants must also meet the requirements for admission to a degree concentration. For information about graduate degree programs including admissions to a specific concentration contact:
Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Division of Community Health Studies
Division of Environmental Health Sciences
Online MPH in Public Health Practice
Financial Aid
Teaching and research assistantships are available on a competitive basis. Each assistantship includes a stipend, tuition waiver, and health-fee waiver, as well as a waiver of some student fees. A limited number of Graduate School fellowships are available on a competitive basis.
For More Information
Dr. Paula Stamps, Graduate Program Director
Tel.: 413-545-6880
E-mail: stamps@schoolph.umass.edu
