How to Apply - dual: MPH in Community Health Sciences/MSW in Social Welfare

How to Apply

  • Step 1: SOPHAS Application (Required)

    Applicants must complete the online application thru SOPHAS (the common application for public health schools). Please submit the following materials to SOPHAS:

    1. Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
       
    2. Statement of Purpose
       
    3. Personal Statement
       
    4. Three letters of recommendation — two from former professors and one from an employer. If the applicant has been out of school for more than 5 years, three letters from employers are acceptable.Please note letters of recommendation must be submitted electronically.
       
    5. One set of official transcripts from each institution you have attended. International applicants must submit transcripts through World Education Services (WES) for an official WES evaluation.
       
    6. Official GRE Test Scores* — UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Code for ETS to report to SOPHAS: 4225 (Please check here to determine if your department is waiving the GRE for Fall 2023 applicants)
       
    7. Official TOEFL - Code 5688 SOPHAS in Massachusetts — www.toefl.com. (Click here for English proficiency information)
       
    8. Official IELTS scores (for applicants who took the IELTS). Please submit official scores to:

      UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
      Attn: Office of Student Services
      Box 951772, Suite 16-068 CHS
      650 Charles E. Young Dr. South
      Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772
       

    9. Writing Sample (for doctoral applicants applying to the Department of Community Health Sciences or the Department of Health Policy and Management)
       
    10. SOPHAS Application Fee – Nonrefundable (the amount will vary according to the number of applications submitted)

    SOPHAS
    P.O. Box 9111
    Watertown, MA 02471

    For Overnight Delivery Only:

    SOPHAS
    c/o Liaison International
    311 Arsenal Street
    Watertown, MA 02472

    Visit SOPHAS Website
  • Step 2: Graduate Division Application (Required)

    Applicants must complete the online UCLA Graduate Division application here. Please submit the following materials:

    1. Statement of Purpose – applicants can upload the Statement of Purpose from SOPHAS
       
    2. Personal Statement
    Applicants should submit letters of recommendation, transcript, test scores, professional experience, resume, and supporting documents to SOPHAS ONLY.
    Submit to Graduate Division
  • Step 3: For Applicants Receiving a Degree Outside of the U.S.

    Official documents may be requested if an applicant is recommended for admission.

  • Step 4: Apply to UCLA Luskin Program

    Students must meet requirements for graduation in both programs to be awarded either degree. Applicants interested in the program should contact the department of Social Welfare at UCLA Luskin and the Office of Student Services at UCLA Fielding.

    UCLA Luskin Program

Additional Information

Please note:
  • WES evaluations should be submitted to SOPHAS only
  • Applicants attending at U.S. schools should mail transcripts to SOPHAS only