How to apply

MS/MPH priority and PhD application timeline 

All PhD applicants and any MS/MPH applicants seeking to be considered for scholarships or funding must apply by the December 1 deadline.

September 1

Application opens for all graduate degrees.

December 1

Final application deadline for PhD. Priority application deadline for MS and MPH. 

December - February

Review of all PhD and priority applications.

February - March

Admissions decisions sent for PhD and priority applications.

April 15

Final deadline for applicants to accept PhD offers and MS/MPH offers with funding support.

MS/MPH extended application deadline

This new extended application timeline is for those seeking admission but not seeking consideration for scholarship or funding opportunities. PhD applications are not considered during this round.

September 1

Application opens for all graduate degrees.

May 1

Final application deadline for MS and MPH. 

June 1

Admissions decisions sent for MS and MPH applications received between December 1 and May 1.

July 1

Final deadline for applicants to accept MS/MPH unfunded offers.

Graduate admissions requirements

Thank you for your interest in applying for our graduate degree programs. We look forward to reviewing your application materials! 

The DEOHS Admissions Committee reviews applications for our PhD, MS, MS Applied and MPH programs once a year for entry the following fall. The application opens on September 1 and closes on December 1. Admitted students will start the program in September of the following year. Please read more about each degree option on our Graduate Degrees page.