Prospective Students FAQ

The MPH, MS and PhD degrees in Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences and Epidemiology are classified as STEM.

GRE requirements for the 2023 application cycle vary by department and degree and can be found here.

A maximum of 8 quarter credits may be accepted towards the Master’s degree; however, the course curriculum must be reviewed and approved.

UCLA does not offer deferrals. You must re-submit both SOPHAS and UCLA graduate application for the following year.

UCLA has various types of financial aid, including graduate fellowships and scholarships, federal traineeships, need-based scholarships and loans. In order to apply for any type of financial assistance the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted. The FAFSA is available beginning January 1st of each year and is due March 2nd.

The fee structures for our students vary, depending on the student's residency status and the student's degree program. The annual fees are as follows:

Professional Degree Fees MPH
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Fees-Residence/Annual-Fees/Public-Health-MPH-Degree-Fees

Professional Degree Fee DrPh
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Fees-Residence/Annual-Fees/Public-Health-DrPH-Degree-Fees

Academic Master’s Degree Fee
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Fees-Residence/Annual-Fees/Academic-Masters-Degree-Fees

Academic Doctoral Degree Fee
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Fees-Residence/Annual-Fees/Academic-Doctoral-Degrees

Prospective applicants who have additional questions about UCLA School of Public Health should call the Office of Student Services at (310) 825-5524, send an e-mail to Sukhwinder Sagoo, or visit the School’s website at www.ph.UCLA.edu. 

For questions about a specific department and/or degree program, contact the Department Student Services Officer. 

For questions about the SOPHAS application process, please call (617) 612-2090, send an e-mail to <A href="https://ph.ucla.edu/%3Ca%20href%3D"mailto:sophasinfo@sophas">mailto:sophasinfo@sophas