FAQs

The MPH and the PhD in Public Health Studies formerly were housed within the Brown School. The programs now are within WashU’s newly launched School of Public Health.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of public health, there are a wide variety of factors that can determine eligibility. One course, however, is required and must be completed: human biology. Admitted students who have not met the prerequisite will receive options for completing the requirement before the end of the first academic year in the MPH program.

The SOPHAS application fee is $150 for the first program students apply to and $60 for each additional program. The School of Public Health does not require an additional fee.

Applicants may wish to review the SOPHAS Fee Assistance Program to determine their eligibility for a financial- or service-based fee waiver. WashU School of Public Health does not provide SOPHAS application fee waivers.

The School of Public Health offers a range of partial-tuition scholarships. To be considered, students must complete the WashU School of Public Health scholarship consideration form within the WashU graduate admissions portal after submitting the SOPHAS application.

Students accepted to the 3-2 MPH program will retain their undergraduate scholarships and pay the undergraduate rate through the fourth year of their studies. When they enter the fifth year, they will be assigned the graduate tuition rate. However, students will be eligible to apply for graduate-level scholarship opportunities at that time.