MPH Program Basic Admission Requirements 2019-2020 Revised 2-5-2020

Sep 17, 2026

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Application guidelines for Wayne State University MPH public health graduate programs, detailing how admissions uses a holistic review and why meeting minimum criteria does not ensure acceptance. The document lists required application components and eligibility standards across academic preparation, including minimum undergraduate GPA, college-level mathematics within the last five years, and standardized test options with waiver pathways. It also specifies English proficiency testing, curriculum vitae and personal statement expectations, and the required structure and content of three letters of recommendation.

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Application Guidelines

Admission Requirements

Grade Point Average

College Level Math

Standardized Test Scores and Waivers

English Proficiency

Curriculum Vitae / Résumé

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

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􀁸 | MPH in Public Health Practice (MPH-PHP)
MPH in Public Health Methods in Urban Health (MPH-PHM) Bridge Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice (BGC-PHP) MD-MPH joint degree
MA Nutrition & Food Science-MPH joint degree MSW-MPH joint degree | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Please note that the admissions committee reviews only completed applications. Students must meet the admission requirements of both the Wayne State University Graduate School as well as those for the Public Health Graduate Programs. All documents are submitted electronically at [http://gradadmissions.wayne.edu](http://gradadmissions.wayne.edu).
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester application deadline: July 1
Winter semester application deadline: November 1 Spring/Summer application deadline: March 1
Consult the Wayne State University Graduate School Application Support webpage for information on how to write a compelling personal statement and effectively request letters of recommendation.
Admission Requirements
The Admissions Committee uses a holistic approach that highlights the student’s individual strengths and experiences. Each component of the application portfolio contributes to the final decision regarding the applicant’s potential fit for our program. The MPH Program is competitive and completion of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
1. Grade Point Average: Applicants are required to have an overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0) and grades of 3.0 or higher in mathematics, social science, and natural science college courses.
2. College Level Math: Applicants are required to have a grade of B or better in a college mathematics or statistics course within the last 5 years. Applicants who have not fulfilled this requirement may strengthen their application by doing one of the following:
􀁸 Enroll in a university or community college mathematics course. E-mail [mphprogram@med.wayne.edu](mphprogram@med.wayne.edu) to have the course syllabus reviewed for approval.
􀁸 Complete a math placement exam at a U. S. university or community college mathematics department. Students must pass into the second level of College Math to fulfill this requirement.
􀁸 Physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals may apply for a math requirement waiver if they have taken biostatistics as part ofa larger course (such as community medicine) . Upload your math waiver application and syllabus listing the specific biostatistics competencies, contact hours, and grades attained to the “additional document” area of your electronic application.
3. Standardized Test Scores: GRE, MCAT, GMAT or LSAT within the last five years.
Applicants who have fulfilled one of the requirements below may apply for a standardized test waiver:
􀁸 Completed an undergraduate degree and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. | | | | 􀁸 Completed a graduate degree (e.g. MS, MBA, MSN, Ph.D.) from a regionally accredited institution within the United States or a comparable degree from an officially recognized institution outside of the United States. 􀁸 Completed a terminal professional degree (for MD, DO, DDS, DVM, PharmD, etc.) and pass a professional licensure exam in the U.S. (USMLE, COMLEX-USA, BDE, NAPLEX, NAVLE, etc.) . Upload a copy of the licensure exam scores to the Bridge Graduate Certificate (BGCPHP) to request a waiver. 􀁸 Completed a terminal professional degree and are licensed to practice in Michigan. Upload a copy of the Michigan license to the degree application. 􀁸 Minimum of 5 years of significant leadership experience as a public health professional. 4. English Proficiency: The Wayne State University MPH Program requires applicants who graduated from non-US colleges or universities to demonstrate English proficiency by one of the following within the last 2 years: 􀁸 Complete a degree at an accredited

FAQs

What is the overall GPA requirement for MPH applicants?

Applicants must have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and grades of 3.0 or higher in mathematics, social science, and natural science college courses.

What math preparation options are available if an applicant has not met the College Level Math requirement?

Applicants may enroll in an approved university or community college math course (requesting syllabus review), complete a math placement exam and pass into the second level of College Math, or—if they are physicians or licensed healthcare professionals—apply for a math requirement waiver with biostatistics competencies, contact hours, and grades.

Which tests and scores can demonstrate English proficiency for the Wayne State University MPH program?

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency within the last two years by options such as MELAB (minimum 85), TOEFL iBT (90), IELTS (7), or PTE (63), or by completing a degree at an accredited US institution or in a country where English is the native language.

Sep 17, 2026

Uploaded by Noah