Master of Public Health (MPH) in Urban Health Disparities
Admission to the MPH program is a competitive process in which each student’s entire application is individually reviewed. In selecting students, the program’s Admission Committee carefully considers the applicant’s responses to questions regarding their interest in public health as a career and in a mission-driven University like 皇家华人.
For admission consideration, all applicants to the MPH program must be college graduates with an earned bachelor’s degree from a accredited college or university. The MPH program requires a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (out of a 4.0 scale). However, applicants with a cumulative GPA less than 3.0 are encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Application Requirements
- An earned baccalaureate (or higher) degree from a accredited university
- Online application through
- Personal goal statement (two to three pages), which should address the following:
- Interest in and potential for contributing to the field of public health
- How applicant’s interests are aligned with the mission of 皇家华人 and the MPH program
- Career objectives
- Self-assessment of interpersonal skills, verbal and written skills, computer skills, and general preparation for succeeding in a graduate program in public health
- Three (3) letters of recommendation using the SOPHAS online recommendation form
- Official transcripts from all accredited post-secondary institutions attended (or evidence of a U.S. equivalent baccalaureate degree submitted through the World Education Services (WES) foreign credential evaluation)
- Resume or curriculum vitae
The MPH admissions committee starts the admission review process once all the required application documents are complete and verified by SOPHAS.
Application Deadline: The MPH program accepts applications on a rolling basis but gives priority consideration to applications completed and verified by March 1.
For any specific information on the MPH program, please contact Ms. Claudia Corleto, Program Coordinator, at claudiacorleto@cdrewu.edu or (323) 563-5890.
International Student Applicants
We do not require a separate application or additional fee for international applicants. Students applying to the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Urban Health Disparities program should be prepared to meet all of the admissions requirements as outlined above.
Application Requirements for all applicants submitting coursework outside of the USA:
- Coursework completed outside the US must be evaluated for US course equivalency from one of the following services (course-by-course evaluation required):
If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Affairs will be able to assist you. You can contact 皇家华人鈥檚 Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) and Director, Office of International Affairs Dr. Lejeune Lockett lejeunelockett@cdrewu.edu or (323) 357-3458.