PROSPECTIVE STUDENT INFORMATION

If you are interested in Epidemiology or Biostatistics these links will provide you with information about the different degrees you can pursue and the application & admission process.

Degrees

We offer four different degrees: The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree is designed for experienced health professionals who wish to extend their analytic and investigative abilities. The Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) degree is designed for those who wish to acquire skills necessary for doing research in public health. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is an advanced graduate degree for those who intend to pursue teaching and research careers. The Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) degree with concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics is an advanced degree for experienced health professionals.

Application & Admission Information

The Arnold School of Public Health joined the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS), a centralized application service for a growing number of schools of public health. If you are interested in perusing a degree at the Arnold School of Public Health you should use this web site and its links to learn about the different degrees, their different curricula, requirements for admissions and services the Arnold School of Public Health offers. To apply for a degree program you than go to SOPHAS to submit your application.

A good starting point for information is the Arnold School of Public Health Admissions web site. Another important source of information about a graduate program is the Graduate Schools website with "Frequently Asked Questions". Please keep in mind that some of the information you will find on this page will be different for our graduate program because we use the centralized application system SOPHAS.

• Admission Requirements for the Masters Program

• Admission Requirements for the Doctoral Program

When we make our admissions decisions, we evaluate the applicant’s entire file in relation to the pool of applicants that year. We also evaluate whether the applicant’s needs and goals fit well with our department’s strengths and resources.

More Helpful Links

You can find the most current tuitions and fees in the USC Fee Schedule.

If you are a non-US citizen you will find the information of the International Student Services web site very useful.

The Minority Support webpage of The Graduate School lists fellowship opportunities for graduate students.

For the most up-to-date information about housing please visit the Graduate Housing.