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Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) Admission Requirements

Admission to the doctor of public health program in Community Health and Prevention is competitive. Students who demonstrate an ability to integrate public health competencies and skills into public health practice are preferred.

Applicants to the Dr.P.H. program must meet the following requirements:

• A master’s of public health degree (M.P.H.) or a master’s degree in a related field
• Documented evidence of applied research
• Potential for a high level of performance in the Dr.P.H. program and for significant contributions to the field of public health.

To qualify for admission, the applicant must present a portfolio that includes:

• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts;
• GRE General Test (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing);
• Evidence of applied research skills (master’s thesis, master’s research paper, or publication);
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from a public health practitioner; and
• A written statement of career and educational goals, professional experience, and area of interest for the dissertation.

An in-person or telephone interview is required of all finalists.

For more information, contact the Administrative Coordinator for the School of Public Health/Dr.P.H. Program, Drexel University, 245 N. 15th Street, MS 660,
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192, 215-762-4110.