Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Services Research Application Information

Minimum Admission Requirements

The Public Health, Health Services Research concentration (PH-HSR) Ph.D. adheres to the minimum standards set forth by the University of Florida Graduate School, including:

  • A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (4-point system) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework based on the semester system.
  • A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
  • International applicants: English proficiency exam, such as a minimal score of 80 on the TOEFL or minimum of 6 on the IELTS. Visit the UF Admissions site for a list of countries that are exempt from this requirement. However, our requirements may be above this minimum standard.
  • Submission of all required application materials

Application Materials

All applicants must submit the following documents:

  • UF graduate application  (must be submitted by all applicants)
  • Unofficial transcripts for all prior institutions at the college or university level
    • WES ICAP evaluation should be completed for International institutions
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three letters of recommendation (at least one must be academic)
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (International applicants only)
  • Two essays addressing the following questions:
    • Enrolling in a PhD program is a large commitment of time, money, and effort. Tell us why you are interested in pursuing a PhD degree.  Please also describe why you think our PhD program is a specific match for you.
    • Please describe your research interests and identify 1-2 faculty members you are interested in working with or whom you would like to be your faculty advisor/mentor.

Application Procedures:

  1. Complete the University of Florida Application for Graduate Admissions online and pay the non-refundable $30 application fee. You may pay online by credit card or send the application fee and other required materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the address is listed below). Please note that the $30 U.S. application fee is required from all students applying to a graduate program, including former University of Florida students.

UF Graduate School Mailing Address

UF Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 2946, Gainesville, FL 32602-2946 (352) 392-1365

When completing the application:

  • Under Program of Study, select College of Public Health and Health Professions
  • Then select Public Health Degree Name – Doctor of Philosophy
  • Select Fall 20XX for the term (no other matriculation terms available)
  • Click save, and under Additional Information, for Concentration, select Health Services Research
  • You may leave the Program specialization and Department contact name blank
  • When prompted to enter your Statement of Purpose on the UF application, please upload your two essay response questions. Only one file may be uploaded
    • Enrolling in a PhD program is a large commitment of time, money, and effort. Tell us why you are interested in pursuing a PhD degree.  Please also describe why you think our PhD program is a specific match for you.
    • Please describe your research interests and identify 1-2 faculty members you are interested in working with or whom you would like to be your faculty advisor/mentor.
  • Unofficial transcripts for all prior institutions at the college or university level. Official transcripts only need to be sent if you are offered and accept admission.
  • International Applicants:
    • WES ICAP evaluations are required for all international transcripts
    • Arrange to have official TOEFL or IELTS scores sent electronically
      • UF’s TOEFL school code is 5812
      • UF is registered to receive IELTS scores using the IELTS Results Service E-Delivery. Scores should be sent to the University of Florida, which only accepts scores from this E-delivery service
  • If you are admitted, you will need to arrange to have one set of official transcripts from each institution attended sent to UF (the address is listed below)

UF Office of Admissions

Office of Admissions, 201 Criser Hall P.O. Box 114000, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000 USA (352) 392-1365

Admission Decisions

The Ph.D. admissions committee screens applicants on a rolling basis to determine if they meet the qualifications. Those who meet the qualifications are interviewed by faculty members. Evaluations focus on academic achievement, research experience, quantitative abilities, communication skills, mutual fit with the department’s research interests, and the applicant’s overall potential for success.

 

If you have specific questions, please contact:
hsrmp-academics@phhp.ufl.edu