Requirements

All Master Programs: Minimum Academic Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above calculated using the upper-division coursework  of the bachelor’s degree*
  • Proof of language proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL score of 88 or above for most programs. The MHA program requires a TOEFL score of 100 IBT. Full Information about the TOEFL policy of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is available at OUHSC's TOEFL page.
  • GRE test is required for all MS degrees. Scores should be sent to SOPHAS by using the code 4244.

All Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs: Additional Requirement

  • All MPH applicants are required to have some mathematics in their undergraduate program. College Algebra will meet this requirement.

MS in Biostatistics: Additional Prerequisites or Requirements

  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.  Topics covered include equations of straight lines, conic sections; functions, limits and continuity; differentiation; maximum-mimimum theory and curve sketching.
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.  Integration and its applications; the calculus of transcendental functions; techniques of integration; and the introduction to differential equations.
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry III.  Polar coordinates, parametric equations, sequences, infinite series, vector analysis.
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV.  Vector calculus; functions of several variables; partial derivatives; gradients, extreme values and differentials of multivariate functions; multiple integrals; line and surface integrals.

MS in Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Health Sciences: Additional Prerequisite or Requirement

  • Master of Science (MS) in industrial hygiene/environmental health sciences requires some specific undergraduate coursework. Information available here.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs: Minimum Academic Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Graduate GPA of 3.5 is required for the doctoral programs in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Health Promotion Sciences; the OEH Department requires a minimum GPA of 3.30 in graduate coursework for the PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health.
  • Proof of language proficiency for international applicants: The PhD program in OEH requires a score of 90 IBT; all other PhD programs require a score of 88 IBT. Full information about the TOEFL policy of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is available at OUHSC's TOEFL page.
  • GRE test scores are required for all PhD degree programs.
  • Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in biostatistics must have completed a master’s degree program in biostatistics or a related field.
  • Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in epidemiology must have completed a master’s degree program in epidemiology or equivalent.

PhD in Biostatistics: Additional Prerequisites or Requirements

  • MS or MPH degree in biostatistics or a related field
  • A course in Linear Algebra
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry I.  Topics covered include equations of straight lines, conic sections; functions, limits and continuity; differentiation; maximum-minimum theory and curve sketching.
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry II.  Integration and its applications; the calculus of transcendental functions; techniques of integration; and the introduction to differential equations.
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry III.  Polar coordinates, parametric equations, sequences, infinite series, vector analysis.
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry IV.  Vector calculus; functions of several variables; partial derivatives; gradients, extreme values and differentials of multivariate functions; multiple integrals; line and surface integrals.

PhD in Health Promotion Sciences: Additional Requirement

  • Evidence of writing and research ability must be provided by submission of a writing sample.

PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health: Additional Prerequisite or Requirement

  • A minimum GPA of 3.30 is required for the PhD in Occupational and Environmental Health.

All Certificate Programs: Additional Prerequisite or Requirements

            Admission standards and application process for the Certificate of Public Health are the same as those in place for the MPH degree program.

           This certificate is open to those who have completed a Master of Business Administration degree, through the University of Oklahoma or another accredited program.

           This certificate is offered to those who are currently enrolled in the University of Oklahoma MBA degree program.

* The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center uses the 4.00 scale to calculate grade point averages, with an "A" equal to 4.0. An applicant must have a baccalaureate or entry level first professional degree from an accredited university or college and a 3.0 grade point average (4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours of course work applied to the degree. The applicant must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended in order to be considered for admission in full standing to a degree program. If the applicant's transcript does not identify the last 60 hours, the entire transcript will be evaluated for admission. An applicant who has completed twelve hours or more of graded graduate level course work in an area related to the degree program of interest may be considered for admission. The applicant must have completed the course work at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 grade point average in all graduate work attempted and be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.