Application Materials for the Master of Public Health Degree

• Transcripts

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. Transcripts must include proof of degree and/ or in-progress courses. (Final transcripts for in-progress courses must be provided prior to admission.)
    
    
  • You will need a copy of your transcripts on hand and an additional official copy sent to SOPHAS.  Directions on how to send transcripts to SOPHAS can be found here.
    
    
  • International applicants will need to have their transcripts verified with a course-by-course evaluation by the World Education Service (WES.) (more information from SOPHAS)
• Grade Point Average

  A minimum undergraduate GPA of:

  • 2.75 for domestic applicants;
  • 3.0 for international applicants.
• Exams

  International applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency by scoring at least a 79 (iBT) on the TOEFL exam or 6.5 Overall Band on the IELTS exam.

  • TOEFL scores may be sent directly to SOPHAS.
  • IELTS scores must be sent by the testing center to:
    ETSU College of Public Health
    ATTN: Data Services Manager
    100 CR Drive
    Johnson City, TN 37614
• Evaluations/Letters of Recommendation

  All evaluations/ recommendations are submitted electronically directly to SOPHAS by the selected individuals. You must provide a minimum of THREE references up to a maximum of FIVE references.
  
  

  FAQ

• Personal Statement

  The Personal Statement, or Statement of Purpose, is a short essay indicating the origin of your interest in public health, your professional goals, and/or why ETSU and you would be a good fit. It is designed to give the reviewers insight into who you are beyond the academic information in your application.

SOPHAS Quick Start Guide