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Students enrolled in the MPH, MSPH (ENH IHY concentration only), and DrPH programs must consent to and complete a criminal background check prior to starting their internship or practicum. Students will be restricted from enrolling in the courses associated with the internship/practicum until the background check is completed; failure to complete the internship/practicum in a timely manner will be considered “failure to progress” and may result in dismissal from the program.

The UAB School of Public Health is working with the third-party vendor, CastleBranch.com, to complete criminal background checks for students in the programs listed above. The cost of the background check is $45.75, which is payable by the student to CastleBranch directly.

Completing the Order for Your Background Check

Download the student’s background check consent form.
Students sign and return the consent form to Amanda Bosque in the SOPH Office of Student and Academic Services at abosque@uab.edu.
Download the CastleBranch.com instruction sheet.
Go to the CastleBranch website.
In the Place Order box at the top right corner of the page, enter the package code IQ40oig.
Please review the instructions and then click in the checkbox to continue.
Follow the online instructions to enter all requested information to complete your order.
- If you are not a US citizen and therefore do not have a Social Security Number, please enter 111-11-1111 to proceed with your order.
Enter your payment information. The cost of the background check is $45.75.
Students will receive an order confirmation email with directions on how to log in to the MyCB CastleBranch account to check the status of their order.
Students will receive alerts in the CastleBranch dashboard if additional information is needed.

What Type of Information is Searched by CastleBranch.com?

County Criminal Records
Nationwide Sexual Offender Index
Nationwide Healthcare Fraud and Abuse
Nationwide Patriot Act
Social Security Alert
Residency History

What if I have Questions or Problems?

If you have general questions about completing the CastleBranch Background Check order, please visit their help page.
For assistance with the Background Check, please contact CastleBranch’s Customer Service at (888) 723-4263.

Your results will be posted directly to your CastleBranch profile account. You will be notified if there is any missing information needed in order to process your order. The school’s administrator will also securely view your results online with their unique username and password. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Service Desk at (888) 723-4263 or visit the website to submit your question.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about background check waivers as of July 25, 2022.

Are Medical Students exempt from the background check?

No, MPH students are required to complete an internship.
If an international student completes his/her degree outside the US (including the completion of the internship) are they exempt from the background check?

Yes, international students completing their program outside the US are exempt from the background check requirement.
Are UAB employees (part-time and full-time) exempt from the background check?

Yes, UAB employees are exempt from the background check. Student employees are not exempt.
If a student completes their internship at their place of employment, can they be waived from completing the SOPH background check?

No, unless you are a UAB employee, you are not exempt from the background check.
Are students who complete their internship remotely exempt from the background check?

No, students who complete their internship remotely are not exempt from the background check.
Are students in the coordinated programs required to complete a background check If they have already completed one for another program (i.e., Social Work, or Physical Therapy)?

No. If a student in a coordinated degree program has completed a background check for their practicum or internship for that program, they are not required to complete the SOPH background check.

They will need to provide proof of completion of the background check.
If the student does not pass the background check, what happens?
It was decided that failure to pass the background check will not keep a student from receiving admissions or completing an internship and/or degree.
- If asked by the organization (internship site), the student would need to make the background check report available. Only the student can disclose an offense listed on the report to the organization.
- If the student cannot clear up the offense, it will limit the number of internships available to the student. Nevertheless, it will be up to the organization to determine if they will select the student for that intern.

Wherever you are in your educational journey, we look forward to helping you further your studies and career at the UAB School of Public Health. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at soph@uab.edu.

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The UAB School of Public Health continues to be one of the most affordable options among all accredited schools and programs of public health. Detailed information on tuition and fees can be found on UAB's Paying for College website.

Scholarships

We also offer a variety of scholarships for talented students who demonstrate the potential to make an impact in the field of public health. Eligibility requirements for specific scholarships can be found below.

All applications for UAB and School of Public Health scholarships should be submitted through BSMART, UAB’s comprehensive scholarship management tool.

Applicants are also encouraged to visit Financing Your Degree at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health website for strategies on applying for scholarships and additional scholarship opportunities in public health.

Eligibility

The following are general eligibility requirements for applicants pursuing Master’s degrees in the School of Public Health. Note: all doctoral applicants should contact their department directly to discuss funding opportunities.

Domestic students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) with greater than 3.0 GPA are eligible for scholarships as of the first Fall semester in which they are enrolled. Apply by February 1 through BSMART for full consideration.
International students with greater than 3.0 GPA are eligible for scholarships during their second year of enrollment. Students should apply by February 1 (Spring semester of their first full year) through BSMART for full consideration.
Students applying for scholarships prior to enrolling in the UAB School of Public Health do not have to submit a letter of recommendation.
All current students should submit one letter of recommendation from a UAB School of Public Health faculty member, unless this is your first semester of enrollment. In that case, you will be allowed to submit a letter of recommendation from a former college instructor, advisor, or an employer.

Some scholarships have additional eligibility requirements. They are noted in the descriptions below.

Dean's Excellence in Research Doctoral Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include:
- New doctoral applicants for the upcoming academic year
- All PhD and DrPH concentrations
- Doctoral student must be a full-time student; stipend will not allow the student to work outside of the SOPH
- Primary consideration is Merit and Potential to excel. This scholarship is intended to attract the highest quality applicants.
About

Beginning in 2023, each year, the Dean will award one fully funded doctoral scholarship in each department with a goal of recruiting, retaining, and graduating public health doctoral students of high distinction from the UAB School of Public Health. The scholarship includes up to four years as the period of coverage; exceptions may be made for extending beyond four years on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship includes full tuition, insurance, plus a stipend not lower than the current 12-month NIH NRSA level.

Each awardee will have research and teaching responsibilities. Each recipient will work with a faculty mentor from the UAB School of Public Health with expertise aligned with the student’s interests, who will in turn be the student’s primary advisor and mentor. Students will be expected to participate directly in research activities beginning in year one. Over a period of three successive course offerings (of the same course), the student will progress from Teaching Assistant, to Co-Instructor, to teaching the course.

Renewal

Each student will be required to form an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and will be reviewed for progress by the student’s Primary Research and Teaching Mentors, the Department Chair, and the Department’s Doctoral Program Director. Based on this review, the Department Chair will recommend to the Dean to continue or discontinue funding.

Notification of award

Recipients will be awarded in Spring/Summer 2023 for a Fall 2023 start date.
Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- Epidemiology students with an interest in hospital epidemiology and/or infection prevention and plan to work in the State of Alabama following graduation.
About

APIC - Alabama (Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Alabama Chapter) has made a generous pledge for the purpose of creating a scholarship at the University of Alabamat at Birmingham (UAB). Funds from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the graduate program in the School of Public Health at UAB.
Alfred A. Bartolucci Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.5 GPA
- students in Biostatistics
About

Friends, colleagues, and admirers of Alfred A. Bartolucci have made generous gifts for the purpose of creating a scholarship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the School of Public Health, Biostatistics program at UAB.
Bill and Judy Bridgers Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
About

This scholarship was established by alumni, colleagues and friends to recognize our founding dean (William F. Bridgers, MD, 1932-2006) and his wife Judy for their years of leadership and service to public health. Special consideration is given to those who demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a career in public health.
Susan Beard Brouillette School of Public Health Scholarship

Susan B. Brouillette has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Sonny Callahan Student Scholars Program Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.5 GPA
- participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and community service
About

Friends, colleagues, and admirers established this scholarship to Representative Sonny Callahan for his years of service to our State and Country. Specific criteria include a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.0 scale) on all undergraduate and/or graduate work. Special consideration is given to those whose background experience indicates a desire to be an effective citizen by participation and leadership in extracurricular and/or community activities.
Isaac E. Capilouto Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- preference is given to international students
About

Family, friends, and admirers of Dr. Isaac Capilouto established this scholarship in his memory and legacy. Special consideration is that to the extent permitted by law, preference will be given to international students (non-U.S. citizens/permanent residents). In addition, consideration will also be given to TOEFL scores, past professional experience, and clarity of future career goals.
David Coombs Endowed Scholarship for Suicide Prevention Research

Dr. David Coombs has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Preference shall be given to students accepted to or enrolled in degree-granting programs in the School of Public Health’s Department of Health Behavior who are interested in suicide prevention research.
Billy R. Cox Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- students who demonstrate an interest in public health in the LGBT population
About

Family, friends, and admirers of Billy R. Cox established this scholarship in his memory and legacy. Specific criteria include students who demonstrate an interest in public health for the gay, lesbian, bi and transgender populations.
Gregory de Lissovoy Endowed Scholarship

Gregory de Lissovoy, PhD has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Preference shall be given to students from Black Belt counties in Alabama who have graduated from public high schools and have an interest in serving Black Belt communities upon graduation.
Dean's Merit Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.5 GPA
About

Each academic year the Dean offers first year MPH, MS, and MSPH degree-seeking graduate students the opportunity to apply for the distinguished Dean's Academic Excellence Merit Scholarship. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to award those individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence and who exemplify outstanding leadership potential to pursue studies and careers in the field of public health. Due to federal and state funding regulation, first year international students are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Department of Epidemiology Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- students in Epidemiology
About

This scholarship was established by Dr. Donna Arnett, alumni, faculty, and friends of the Department of Epidemiology. Specific criteria include recipients being full-time students in the Department of Epidemiology.
H. Kenneth (Ken) Dillon Endowed Scholarship

Mrs. Anita R. Dillon, wife of the late Henry Kenneth Dillon, Ph.D has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Joel H. Dobbs Endowed Scholarship in Pharmacoepidemiology

Joel H. Dobbs, PharmD, MPH has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Preference shall be given to students interested in pursuing a career in Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacoepidemiology or students in the School of Public Health Pharmacoepidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness Research Concentration.
Claude C. Erwin, M.D. Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Paul Campbell Erwin and Dr. Renee Joy Hyatt has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Preference will be given to students completing an associate's degree at Southern Union Community College in Wadley, Alabama. Second preference is to students from Randolph, Clay, and Talladega Counties in Alabama. Third preference is for first generation college students.
Robert P. "Rip" Ginter Endowed Scholarship

Ronald Grantland has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Fund shall provide support to students accepted to or enrolled in degree-granting programs within in the SOPH Department of Epidemiology for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University and also will consider the merit of the students.
Theresa A. Habshey Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- special consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need
About

Theresa A. Habshey has made a generous gift for the purpose of creating a scholarship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the graduate program in the School of Public Health at UAB.
Shannon H.S. Houser Endowed Scholarship for International Student

Shannon H.S. House has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University and also will consider the merit of the students. Preference shall be given to international students pursuing a graduate degree at the School of Public Health.
Herman Lehman Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- legal residents of the state of Alabama
About

This scholarship was created by a group of grateful alumni and friends to honor the memory of a beloved founding faculty member of the School. Specific criteria include recipients being legal residents of the State of Alabama.
Charlotte and Robert Lowder Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
About

The law firm of Sirote and Permutt established this scholarship to honor Robert and Charlotte Lowder for their years of devoted community service.
Max Michael First Generation Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- special consideration is given to first-generation college students
About

Marian Cooper Wilson and Mark E. Wilson have made a generous gift for the purpose of creating a scholarship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Spendable earnings from the scholarship will be used to assist deserving students who are enrolled in the undergraduate or graduate program at the School of Public Health at UAB.
Ira L. Myers Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- members of the Alabama Public Health Association (AlPHA)
About

The scholarship is awarded to honor Ira L. Myers, former Alabama State Health Officer, for his 40 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Alabama.

Eligibility requirements for the Ira L. Myers Scholarship include membership in the Alabama Public Health Association (AlPHA). Students must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and be fully admitted (not on academic probation) to the School of Public Health. Special consideration is given to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
National Alumni Society Dean's Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
About

This scholarship was established by the University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni Society.
Juan M. Navia Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- must demonstrate a commitment to international aspects of public health
About

This scholarship was established by alumni, colleagues, and friends to recognize the second dean of the school and the first director of the Sparkman Center for International Public Health Education (Juan M. Navia, Ph.D., 1927-2010) for his years of leadership and service to public health. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the international aspects of public health as was a priority of Dr. Navia. Preference will be given to first year Master of Public Health (MPH) students.
Rachael and Mazi Rasulnla Endowed Scholarship for Healthcare Entrepreneurship

Rachael and Mazi Rasulnia have made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Preference shall be given to applicants interested in finding innovative solutions to public health problems, demonstrated entrepreneurial initiatives preferred.
Donna Lee Rickert Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- students in the maternal and child health program in Health Care Organization & Policy
About

This scholarship was established by family, colleagues, and friends of Donna Rickert to honor her memory and commitment to public health. Specific criteria include recipients being students in the maternal and child health program in the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy. Special consideration will be given to those students who demonstrate an interest in epidemiology and/or international health as it relates to maternal and child health.
Vernon E. Rose Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- students in the Industrial Hygiene Program
About

Named for the founder of the school's Industrial Hygiene Program, Dr. Vernon Rose, this scholarship was established by grateful alumni, colleagues, and friends. Specific criteria include recipients being in the industrial hygiene program in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.
Kathleen Ellis Ryals Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
About

Frank and Kathleen Ellis Ryals Building. This scholarship was established by Dr. Jarvis Ryals to honor the memory of his mother, Mrs. Kathleen Ryals. Dr. Ryals had previously honored his mother and father by donating funds toward the construction of the School's building which is named them.
Dr. David Satcher Public Health Leadership Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Paul Campbell Erwin and Dr. Renee Joy Hyatt have made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health (SOPH) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Preference shall be given to students who attended a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the state of Alabama for their undergraduate or additional graduate degree. Preference will also be given to first-generation college students.
School of Public Health Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
About

Fund Established in 1990 by faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the School.
School of Public Health Endowed Scholarship in Public Health Practice
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- special consideration given to applicants who have previously worked in public health practice and who intend to return to a career in public health practice
About

This scholarship was established by Dr. Michael Maetz, VMD, MPH Special consideration is given to applicants who have previously worked in public health practice and who intend to return to a career in public health practice. Preference will be given to first year MPH students.
Juanita Settine Memorial Scholarship

Juanita Settine was employed as a Research Associate in the School of Public Health Department of Environmental Health Sciences from 1986 until her death in 1999. She was the person faculty members and students would turn to when a problem or question arose regarding the laboratories. She was honored as Employee of the Month in 1991. This fund is used to honor Settine with plaques and scholarship awards.
Irtaza and Shana Siddique Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- 3.0 GPA
- special consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need
About

This scholarship was established by alumnus Irtaza Siddique, DVM, MS, MPH, PhD, and his wife Shana Siddique. Special consideration is given to a student with demonstrated financial need.
Moses Sinkala Travel Scholarship
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing.
- Note: Deadlines for this scholarship are different from those above. See website linked below for deadlines.
About

In honor of the late Dr. Moses Sinkala, the Sparkman Center for Global Health and the Office of the Vice Provost for Student and Faculty Success have established the Moses Sinkala Travel Scholarship. This annual award is designed to assist UAB students complete an international internship or research opportunity.

For more details, visit the Moses Sinkala Travel Scholarship page.
Margaret J. Sullivan Scholarship

The award, which will go to a student with financial need, is named after Mary Sullivan’s mother, who died from lung cancer in 1985, two years before Mary earned her MPH at the UAB School of Public Health. A visit to UAB in 2016 inspired a renewed connection with UAB that ultimately led to Mary, who lives in Newtown, Connecticut, to establish a lasting legacy with the School of Public Health. Annual scholarships are awarded to deserving students in the School of Public Health.
Swatzell-Waterbor Health Equity and Diversity Endowed Scholarship

Kelley Swatzell, Dr.P.H., and John W. Waterbor, M.D., Dr.P.H. has made a generous gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The Fund shall provide support to students for whom affordability may be an obstacle and who might otherwise be unable to attend the University. Preference shall be given to students from underserved areas in Alabama or the Southeast; and students whose career intentions are to reduce health disparities in perinatal or cancer outcomes in these underserved areas. Secondary preference shall be given to students enrolled in dual degree programs at the University, to include the M.P.H. in combination with a graduate degree from the UAB Physician Assistant, Nursing, Social Work, Dentistry, Optometry, Medicine, or other health professional program.
UAB School of Public Health Global Health Foreign Travel Award
Eligibility criteria include 9 hours of enrollment per semester and:
- Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing.
- Note: Deadlines for this scholarship are different from those above. See website linked below for deadlines.
About

The Sparkman Center for Global Health (Sparkman Center) and the Dean’s Office of the School of Public Health (SOPH) will provide travel funding for eligible SOPH students who are travelling internationally and attending an extracurricular academic/professional conference, training activity, Education Abroad program, or internship/practicum related to global health. These travel awards provide support for international educational experiences that enrich UAB SOPH students. The award may cover expenses related to transportation, lodging, poster printing, registration, and other international travel-related eligible expenses as specified by the travel regulations of the UAB Financial Affairs.

For more details, visit the UAB School of Public Health Global Health Foreign Travel Award.
Katholi Endowed Scholarship in Biostatistics

This award was founded by Dr. Charles (1941 – 2024) and Ann Katholi in 2023. It was established to assist promising students to pursue graduate education in Biostatistics. This award acknowledges the legacy of Dr. Katholi who was an exceptional educator, researcher, and mentor throughout his career at UAB. Dr. Katholi began his career at UAB in 1970 as an Assistant Professor of Biomathematics. In 1982 he was named Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Biomathematics and in 1995 was appointed Professor of Biostatistics. He served as interim department chair for two years, 1997-1999 and was named Professor Emeritus in 2003.

Applying for any graduate program in the UAB School of Public Health is simple — just follow the steps below. Our Graduate Admissions team is here to help guide you through the process.

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How to Apply to Our Graduate Programs

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Review Our Admission Requirements

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STEP 1: Review Our Admission Requirements

Applying for a Master’s degree?

Please be prepared to submit the following:

Online application: Complete and submit the online application form.
Official transcripts: Provide official transcripts from every college-level institution attended. If you have completed coursework outside the United States, you must also provide a course-by-course foreign college transcript evaluation from any NACES accredited evaluation company. Transcripts should be translated to English, evaluated course-by-course, include the overall academic GPA, and be from an approved third-party company. A list of approved current members can be found on the NACES website.
English proficiency test score: International applicants must submit an English proficiency test score, with a minimum score of 80 for TOEFL, 6.5 for IELTS, or 120 for Duolingo.
Letters of recommendation: Submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation from academic or professional references. If your GPA is below a 3.0, please have at least one letter come from a reference who has taught you in a course.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Purpose and Objectives
Standardized test scores: The GRE is waived for all master’s degree programs. However, if an applicant has fewer than five years of full-time professional health care/public health practice experience AND a GPA below 3.0, we strongly encourage that applicant to submit a GRE score with their application.
Minimum GPA: A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 average is preferred; however, applicants with positive GPA trend, public health experience, competitive GRE score, AND/OR an established graduate GPA (comprising of 12 or more graduate credit hours) are encouraged to apply.

Applying to a Doctoral degree?

Be prepared to submit all requirements listed above, as well as:

The GRE: The GRE is required for all doctoral programs, EXCEPT for the following programs:
- PhD in Epidemiology
- PhD in Environmental Health Sciences
- PhD in Biostatistics
- DrPH in Biostatistics
- PhD in Health Behavior

For PhD in Epidemiology and Environmental Health Sciences applicants with less than five years of professional experience and GPA less than 3.0, including a GRE score is strongly encouraged to bolster the application.

NOTE: Application materials such as statement of purpose & letters of recommendation should be in the author’s own words, unenhanced by the use of generative AI, and citations used where necessary.

Interview

The following programs require interviews as a component of the admissions process. If you are selected to take part in the interview process, you will receive direct communication from us.

PhD in Health Behavior
PhD in Biostatistics
DrPH in Biostatistics

Background Check Requirement for MPH and DrPH Applicants

To ensure we are taking the necessary precautions to protect our community partners, the School of Public Health requires students enrolled in the MPH and DrPH programs that require an internship or practicum to consent to and complete a criminal background check. Students are responsible for completing the background check at least one term before registering for their internship or practicum. Failure to do so could prevent the completion of their internship or practicum degree requirement. Learn more about background checks.

STEP 2: Know Your Deadline

Application deadlines vary by department, degree program, and degree track. Click on the degree program buttons in the table below to see your deadline.

Note: International students are admitted to programs in Fall only.

Degree	International	Domestic (U.S.)
MPH with a concentration in Environmental Health	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Health Behavior	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Organization	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Population Health	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1

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MPH with a concentration in Environmental Health	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Epidemiology	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Health Behavior	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Organization	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1
MPH with a concentration in Population Health	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Summer: April 1 Fall: July 1

Degree International Domestic (U.S.)

MS in Biostatistics

Fall: April 1

Fall: May 1

Degree	International	Domestic (U.S.)
MS in Biostatistics	Fall: April 1	Fall: May 1

Degree	International	Domestic (U.S.)
MSPH with a concentration in Biostatistics	Fall: April 1	Fall: May 1
MSPH with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MSPH with a concentration in Industrial Hygiene	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1
MSPH with a concentration in Applied Epidemiology	Fall: April 1	Fall: July 1
MSPH with a concentration in Outcomes Research (Online)	Fall: April 1	Spring: November 1 Fall: July 1

Degree	International	Domestic (U.S.)
DrPH with a concentration in Biostatistics¹	Fall: April 1	Fall: May 1
DrPH with a concentration in Health Policy and Organization²	Fall: April 1	Fall: April 1
DrPH with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health Policy³	Fall: April 1	Fall: April 1
DrPH in with a concentration in Outcomes Research⁴	Fall: April 1	Fall: April 1
DrPH in with a concentration in Preparedness Leadership	Fall: April 1	Fall: April 1

Deadline to apply for funding consideration:

¹ December 1

² January 15

³ January 15

⁴ January 15

Degree	International	Domestic (U.S.)
PhD in Biostatistics¹	Fall: April 1	Fall: May 1
PhD in Environmental Health Sciences ²	Fall: April 1	Fall: June 1
PhD in Epidemiology ³	Fall: April 1	Fall: May 15
PhD in Health Behavior ⁴	Fall: April 1	Fall: April 1

Deadline to apply for funding consideration:

¹ December 1

² March 15

³ January 10

⁴ February 15

Degree	International	Domestic (U.S.)
Certificate in Global Health Studies	Fall: August 1	Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Fall: August 1
Certificate in Public Health	Fall: August 1	Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Fall: August 1
Certificate in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology	Fall: August 1	Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Fall: August 1
Certificate in LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing: Undergraduate	Fall: August 1	Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Fall: August 1
Certificate in LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing: Graduate	Fall: August 1	Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Fall: August 1
Certificate in Disability Health Studies	Fall: August 1	Spring: December 1 Summer: May 1 Fall: August 1

For information about additional SOPH scholarship eligibility and requirements, please see our scholarship page.

School of Public Health policy requires submission of the completed online application, including ALL supporting materials, by the application deadline. Allow plenty of time for transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other documents to reach their destination.

STEP 3: Apply Online

If you’re applying to a stand-alone MPH, MSPH, or DrPH program, you will submit your primary application via sophas.org. If admitted, you will then complete a supplemental application to the UAB Graduate School. Instructions will be provided upon admission.

If you’re applying to any of our coordinated degree programs, Certificates, the MS in Biostatistics, an accelerated Master’s program (offered to current UAB undergraduate students only) or the PhD programs, submit your application via the UAB Graduate School.

Now that you have familiarized yourself with the admission requirements and deadlines for your intended program, you are ready to begin!

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