Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health and Epidemiology
Nationally recognized CEPH-accredited public health master's tackling rural addiction epidemics, chronic disease disparities, biostatistical modeling, and regional health interventions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 3.0 from an accredited college.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE waived for GPA 3.2+.
- Thesis / Research statement
- SOPHAS application, personal statement, CV, and official transcripts.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic or professional letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Center for Rural Health Research graduate assistantships providing tuition waivers and stipends
- Application fee
- $50 application fee (via SOPHAS)
- Tuition / joining costs
- $9,216/year in-state; $24,192/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official East Tennessee State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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