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Lead the Future of Public Health

As society faces some of the most challenging public health issues yet, the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) is committed to engaging all students, faculty, and staff with our vision of linking science and society, making public health foundational to communities everywhere. Discover why students choose to study public health at Yale.

Through our MPH, MS, and PhD programs, across six academic departments, YSPH connects students with opportunities to customize their degree path, offering exciting opportunities for interdisciplinary work across law, management, economics, environmental studies, social sciences, genomics, spirituality and medical practice.

YSPH Application Deadlines

Program Application Opens Application Deadline
MPH Late August December 15*
MS August 15 December 1
PhD August 15 December 1

*Please note that the application deadline for the BA-BS/MPH program may differ.

Whether you plan to apply soon or have already submitted your application, we welcome prospective students to attend one of our admissions events to learn more about our programs and the Yale School of Public Health.

Apply to the MPH Program

All MPH program applicants must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree. You will submit your application through SOPHAS, along with the required materials below.

MPH Application Process

1. Apply Through SOPHAS

Prepare to submit your application through SOPHAS by reviewing the application requirements below.

2. YSPH Reviews and Notifies Applicants

Decisions are typically sent starting in late December through early March.

3. Accepted Students Notified of Financial Aid

If eligible, all accepted MPH students will be notified of their scholarship eligibility within 10 days of admission. EMPH students may be eligible for additional scholarships and will be notified of eligibility by April 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to ysph.financialaid@yale.edu.


MPH Application Requirements

  • Submit application through SOPHAS.
  • Official transcripts for all schools attended.
  • Description of Quantitative Experience and Ability and Verification of Ability.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Statement of purpose and objectives.
  • Resume/CV.

Contact MPH Admissions

For general application questions, review our frequently asked questions or email ysph.admissions@yale.edu.

Charlie Dill
Director of Admissions

ysph.admissions@yale.edu
203-785-2844

Troy Lazaro
Assistant Director of Admissions
troy.lazaro@yale.edu
203-737-4285

Mailing Address
Yale School of Public Health Admissions Office
47 College Street, Suite 108
New Haven, CT 06510

Featured MPH Admissions Event

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Apply to the MS or PhD Program

All MS and PhD applications are submitted through the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). The portal opens in mid-September. Explore the application process to get started.

MS and PhD Application Process

1. Apply Through GSAS

Prepare to submit your application through GSAS by reviewing the application requirements below.

2. GSAS Reviews and Notifies Applicants

MS and PhD applicants are notified of admissions decisions by GSAS, typically in February or March.


MS and PhD Application Requirements

  • A statement of academic purpose. The statement of purpose prompt can be found on the GSAS Application Question FAQs page.
  • A list of all prior colleges or universities you have attended, along with unofficial transcripts from each school. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with your application. Official or paper transcripts are not needed.
  • Three letters of recommendation. Enter the names of your recommenders directly in the application and they will receive a link to upload a letter on your behalf.
  • $105 application fee or fee waiver.
  • Standardized tests. GRE requirements vary by program. TOEFL or IELTS are necessary for most non-native English speakers.
  • Resume/CV.
  • Some programs have additional requirements, such as a writing sample. You can find information about any specific requirements on the program's website.

Contact MS or PhD Program

For more information about the MS or PhD programs and application, please review our frequently asked questions or email phdms.publichealth@yale.edu.

Rachael Heard
Director of Student Life, MS Program
rachael.heard@yale.edu

Katie Doucet
Associate Director, PhD Program
katie.doucet@yale.edu
203-785-4257
Fax: 203-785-7356

Mailing Address
Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Office of Graduate Admissions
PO Box 208236
New Haven, CT 06520-8236

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