Public Health (MPH)

Graduate Admissions Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the Master of Public Health throughout the year. Classes begin every January and September.

Do I need a health-related background to study public health?

No, Bay Path designed the Master of Public Health (MPH) program for any college graduate (regardless of your undergraduate degree) who wishes to pursue a career in public health.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following admission requirements:

1. A completed application - Apply Now
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (a GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred)
   Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: "Why the Master of Public Health is important to my personal and professional goals."
4. A current resume
5. Two recommendations - Click here to download the form 
6. Applicants may be asked to interview via phone or video conference (at the discretion of the program director)

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts may be mailed or emailed directly to the Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

Please visit the Master of Public Health program page to learn about curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!