Admissions Office
SPH - Graduate Student ServicesPhone: 979.436.9356 SPH-GSS@tamu.edu
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Public Health Sciences is an advanced professional degree for those whose career goals are in the area of professional practice in public health, including current and potential leaders in the public health practice. We offer three concentrations you may choose from including epidemiology, environmental health, and health promotion and community health sciences.
We encourage you to review the faculty research areas to learn more about our areas of specialization. This information is important for you to review when deciding which doctoral program is the best fit.
This degree prepares candidates for a career in high-level administration, teaching, or practice, where advanced analytical and conceptual capabilities are required.
The School of Public Health offers a DrPH in Public Health Sciences degree program in three different concentrations.
To be eligible to apply, applicants must hold a master's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program.
The DrPH program admits in the Fall term only (not spring or summer terms). Applications for Fall 2024 will open on Sept. 1, 2023.
Fall 2024
Jan. 15, 2024
(final deadline for all DrPH applicants)
August 2024
*All new graduate students must attend mandatory orientations. More information will be shared via email.
**The exact date will be posted when the 2024-2025 academic year calendar is posted.
For cost of attendance including estimated cost of tuition and fees, books & supplies, housing, etc., please visit the Texas A&M Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website.
*This represents a minimum of required coursework with additional hours required depending upon the student’s background and particular field of study
DrPH applicants must submit all of the required documents by the posted deadline to be reviewed for admission. International applicants should review the international applicant information for additional requirements.
Review the instructions section in your SOPHAS application for more details. In addition to describing why you want to pursue the chosen degree plan/concentration with the School of Public Health, SOPHAS recommends the following topics:
Doctoral applicants must submit a writing sample that demonstrates their analytical and writing skills. Preference is given to samples in which the applicant is the sole and/or primary author.
Standardized test scores (GRE) are NOT required for applicants seeking admission to the DrPH programs for Fall 2023. This requirement is waived.
In addition to the requirements listed above the applicant may be asked to participate in an interview.