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The Milken Institute School of Public Health seeks motivated candidates with a clear vision of their academic and professional goals. You must have a master's degree, and at least four years of professional public health experience to apply to this program.

Applicants who have completed an MPH degree from a Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited program are strongly preferred for admission to the DrPH Program. Applicants with a master's degree in another field should explain their relevant training, research experience, work experience and educational background comparable to the MPH. DrPH applicants admitted without an MPH may be required to take additional coursework at the graduate level that does not apply toward the minimum 48 credits required for the DrPH program. No GRE scores required.

Admission to this program is highly selective. Successful applicants have competitive academic credentials and four years or more of relevant health-related professional work experience post-graduate degree.

Application deadlines

Early priority deadline

Priority submit deadline

Final submit deadline

September 25, 2026

December 11, 2026

March 8, 2027

Admission Requirements

Admission to this program is highly selective, successful applicants have competitive academic credentials including a minimum 3.4 graduate GPA and four years or more of relevant health-related professional work experience post-graduate degree.

Application requirements

To complete your online application, you will need to submit the following materials: 

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Application fee

Waivers are available for GW alumni, military-affiliated candidates and applicants who submit by the early priority deadline.

Personal statement

You are required to submit a personal statement of no more than 1,500 words. The statement should cover your professional background; why you are interested in the DrPH program and GWSPH; your personal/professional objectives for applying to the program; and your interest areas.

Official transcripts

Please send all official transcripts reflecting your education. Graduates of the MHA@GW, MPH@GW and the Residential MPH are only required to send graduate education transcripts.

Résumé or CV

Include all professional and volunteer experience as well as educational background, and explain any gaps in your employment history. 

Letters of recommendation

You must submit three letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references.

English language proficiency

All GW applicants must demonstrate excellent English language skills. If you earned your postsecondary degree from an institution outside the United States, you may be required to submit your score from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or Duolingo. Scores may not be more than two years old.

Minimum score requirements:

  • TOEFL: 100 on the Internet exam (iBT)

  • IELTS: Overall band score of 7.0 with no individual score below 6.0

  • Duolingo: 125

Applicants who earned a postsecondary degree from an institution in the United States or select English-speaking countries are exempt from providing these scores.

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