Emma Sampson, MPH Program Manager
(423) 425-4196 or email at Emma-Sampson@utc.edu
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with a concentration in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, is an accredited program offered through the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies (CHEPS) in the department of Health and Human Performance (HHP). This unique program is dedicated to educating and training future public health professionals to be leaders and innovators committed to combating chronic diseases through an environment rich in learning, community engagement, and service.
Admission requirements
Students seeking admission to the MPH program, with a concentration in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, must complete a two-step application process. First, prospective students must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School at UTC. Second, prospective students must complete an application specific to the MPH Chronic Disease Prevention and Control concentration. All admission requirements are consistent with those of existing Master’s Degree Programs offered at UTC as described in the Graduate Catalog. A complete application consists of both graduate applications, a statement of purpose, official transcripts, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.
GRE scores are not required for the MPH Chronic Disease Prevention and Control concentration; however, applicants will be asked to submit GRE scores if they fall into one of the following categories:
- International Student;
- Undergraduate cumulative GPA less than 3.0; or
- Graduated with another degree more than 10 years ago
Admissions for International Students
International students interested in applying for the MPH program must follow the same application process and submit the same application materials along with some additional requirements. Students whose native language is not English are required to provide scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo English Test. The score must be: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.0, or Duolingo English Test 100. Scores must be no more than two years old. Applicants who have received a degree from a U.S. institution in the past two years are exempt from the language proficiency requirement.
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