How to Apply

Note: Application processes may differ between programs and degrees within the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences. The instructions below serve the needs of the majority of our programs, however:

• Application instructions for the Master's of Public Health Degree
• Application instructions for the MS in Clinical & Translational Research Program
• Application instructions for the Certificate in Clinical & Translational Research
• Application instructions for the Occupational Medicine Residency Training Program

Admissions Processes and Deadlines

The deadline for completion of applications (including submission of all application materials and, if necessary, an interview) is one month prior to the beginning of the term for which the applicant is seeking admission. For example, for consideration for Fall enrollment the deadline would approximately be late-July and for Spring enrollment it would be early-December. These deadline dates can be ascertained from the university’s academic calendar. Graduate Assistant funding applications must be completed by February 1st. 

• University of Cincinnati Graduate School Application
• Frequently Asked Questions

You will need the following to complete your application:

• Contact Information

• College(s) attended

• Selection of your desired program

• CV or resume

• Statement of Purpose and objectives

• Unofficial Transcripts for ALL higher education institutions attended

• Three Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic or professional background.

• GRE, GMAT, and/or MCAT scores

• International applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL exam and submit official scores directly from the testing agency.

• International transcripts should be evaluated by WES

• Official transcripts of all colleges and universities must be submitted. These must be official, therefore copies cannot replace official records from higher educational institutions attended.

Arrange to have all transcripts sent to:

The Admissions Committe take into account many factors for admissions decisions. Official GRE, GMAT or MCAT scores should be at the 50th percentile or better.

Applicants recommended for admission may be interviewed prior to a final admissions determination.