Applying to the Doctor of Public Health
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The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is a fully online advanced degree program that equips students with the skills they need to shape public health programs, policy, and research. After earning a DrPH, professionals are ready to serve as leaders in advancing public health, both locally and globally.
Admissions Requirements
Program Prerequisites
An MPH/MSPH or an equivalent master’s degree is required. Students who have not earned an MPH or MSPH from an accredited institution will be required to complete the following additional coursework:
- PUBH 700
- EPI 530 or EPI 504
- BIOS 500
- BSHES 540or another research methods course
The DrPH also requires requires three years of professional work experience at the time of matriculation. Students may begin the application process once they have acquired two years of full-time work experience
Application Materials
Login to your SOPHAS account and start an application, selecting your desired DRPH program
Transcripts from each college-level institution attended must be sent directly to SOPHAS. We are not able to receive transcripts at RSPH.
SOPHAS requires at least three evaluations, but once two have been received, SOPHAS will automatically submit your application to Rollins for review if your application and all other admission materials have been completed and verified.
Your personal statement should tell us about your specific interest in this program. We also want to learn about your career goals.
Tell us about your professional experiences, jobs, and accomplishments.
The GRE is not required or considered for admission.
International Applicants
Many countries regulate distance education. We are currently in the process of establishing the required agreements that will allow us to consider international applicants for online programs.
Students who are non-U.S. citizens but currently reside in the U.S. on an H1B visa are welcome to apply for admission, so long as the program does not conflict with employment obligations. Permanent residents of the United States are also welcome to apply.
Important Dates
SOPHAS application opens: August 19, 2024
Priority deadline for admission and merit consideration: January 5, 2025
Final application deadline: July 15, 2025
After the priority deadline of January 5, admissions decisions are posted in OPUS as they are received from the department. Decisions are generally made within 4-6 weeks of sending the application out to the department for review.
Merit and Institutional award notifications will begin in late February and financial aid awards are usually posted in OPUS in mid-March.
Stay tuned for further communication from us. Make sure we have the correct email address for you, and please add sphadmissions@emory.edu to your address book, so none of our emails end up in your junk mail by mistake.
Contact Us
Shelby Rentmeester, Program Coordinator