Department of Behavioral and Community Health

Completed applications for admission to the MPH & PHD Programs in Behavioral and Community Health must be received by January 15th for Fall admission --there is no Spring admission. (A completed application includes official transcripts and official GRE scores.) Applications not completed by January 15th will not be reviewed.

Read carefully and follow instructions provided by the Graduate School for Graduate Applications.

MPH Applications are reviewed with regard to the following criteria:

Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA
GRE scores for exam taken within the last five years (See Student Profile) NOTE: GRE scores ONLY are accepted - no substitutions
Three Letters of recommendation that address your academic capabilities
Statement of goals and interests
Relevant academic/work experience

The following admission requirements are used to evaluate prospective candidates for the PhD program:

Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA; 3.5 graduate GPA
GRE scores for exam taken within the last five years (See Student Profile) NOTE: GRE scores ONLY are accepted - no substitutions
Three Letters of recommendation that address your academic capabilities
Statement of purpose and research interests
Enough relevant experience to show clear motivation in the field of Behavioral and Community Health

Ph.D. Program Admission Pre-Requisites:

6 credits Psychology or Sociology or Anthropology
3 credits minimum Anatomy and Physiology

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores - verbal, quantitative and analytical, taken within the previous five years (Submit electronically to the University of Maryland, code 5814)

Additional Information for prospective graduate students is available regarding Application Forms, Admission Requirements, the University of Maryland, Academic and Financial resources, and Student Life.

Non-Degree Seeking Student Status (Advanced Special Student Status)

If you choose to apply as a non-degree seeking student, please go to http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions for further information. The UMD Graduate School determines eligibility for non-degree seeking student admission and is responsible for reviewing all application materials. The Department of Behavioral and Community Health does not play a role in this admission process. We welcome those non-degree seeking students who meet the university's eligibility requirements. If you do not meet the Graduate School requirements for non-degree seeking students, we will not ask the Graduate School to make an exception on your behalf. This policy is not universal across campus and other schools and departments may write you a letter of support. Non-degree seeking students who are admitted by the Graduate School on an exception basis must seek permission from the Department of Behavioral and Community Health before enrolling in one of our courses, regardless of seat availability.