

Applying to the Gillings School
Important Dates
MPH Applications Open: Aug. 16, 2019If you are interested in the Online MPH program application, request more information here.
SOPHAS Deadline (for HB and MCH doctoral programs): Dec. 1, 2019
Graduate School Priority Application Deadline for Funding Consideration: Dec. 10, 2019
MPH SOPHAS Deadline: Feb. 1, 2020
MPH Application Deadline: Feb. 11, 2020
Please check final application deadlines for your specific program on The Graduate School website.

Undergraduate Students
Undergraduates at UNC-Chapel Hill will typically apply to the major of their choice during the fall or spring of their sophomore year. In addition, all majors require that students meet certain prerequisites prior to applying. These prerequisites, along with other course specific details, can be found in the UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Bulletin. We encourage students to meet with their adviser and contact their department prior to applying.
Master of Public Health (MPH) Students
If you are applying to the MPH program, you must first apply to SOPHAS. Once you submit your application, you will be provided with a link to the UNC Graduate School. The individualized link created by the SOPHAS application must be in place in order to start the UNC Graduate School’s application.


MPH@UNC Online MPH Students
The MPH@UNC Online MPH program has its own application.
All other Master's Students
Interested students must apply through the UNC Graduate School.


Doctoral Students (Maternal and Child Health and Health Behavior ONLY)
If you are applying to the PhD program in either Maternal and Child Health or Health Behavior, you must first apply to SOPHAS. Once you submit your application, you will be provided with a link to the UNC Graduate School. The individualized link created by the SOPHAS application must be in place in order to start the UNC Graduate School’s application.
All other Doctoral Students
Interested students must apply through the UNC Graduate School.

Frequently Asked Questions
- Academics (academic performance and test scores)
- Work experience
- Research experience
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Prospective graduate students also should review The Graduate School's admissions criteria.
- Answer questions requested in the program's personal statement prompt.
- Clearly define your career goals.
- Demonstrate that you understand what the program offers and demands.
- Provide details of any experience relevant to your program of interest.
- Highlight strengths and experiences that extend beyond your grades and test scores.
- If you can identify weaknesses in your application, admissions committee members likely will be able to identify them, too. Address weaknesses directly by explaining extenuating circumstances as appropriate or providing evidence that your skill levels are reflected more accurately by some other assessment. These details may be included in your statement of interest.
- Recommendations should come from professional or academic sources best qualified to evaluate the applicant’s potential as a graduate student.
- Avoid soliciting letters from family friends, other students or employees you supervise.
Prospective graduate students for MPH@UNC can also request information using the online form or learn more about the program by visiting the program website.
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