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GRADUATE STUDENTS:
All Master of Public Health and Doctor of Philosophy applicants must complete an application through SOPHAS.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
Prospective students interested in our Bachelor of Science must first apply and be accepted to Georgia State University.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE:
Applicants must apply through our web portal.
Find the degree program that's right for you
| Program | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Ph.D. | December 15 | N/A | N/A |
| Master of Public Health | February 15 (Priority Deadline) March 15 (Regular Deadline) | October 1 | N/A |
| Graduate Certificate in Public Health | March 15 | October 1 | N/A |
| Non-degree Seeking | July 15 | December 1 | May 1 |
| Transient/Visiting Status | July 15 | December 1 | May 1 |
| Graduate Reentry Status | July 15 | December 1 | May 1 |
Ph.D. fall semester: December 15 (No Spring or Summer admissions)
Master of Public Health fall semester: February 15 (Priority Deadline) March 15 (Regular Deadline)
Master of Public Health spring semester: October 1
Graduate Certificate in Public Health fall semester: March 15
Graduate Certificate in Public Health spring semester: October 1
Non-degree Seeking fall semester: July 15
Non-degree Seeking spring semester: December 1
Non-degree Seeking summer: May 1
Transient/Visiting Status fall semester: July 15
Transient/Visiting Status spring semester: December 1
Transient/Visiting Status summer: May 1
Graduate Reentry Status fall semester: July 15
Graduate Reentry Status spring semester: December 1
Graduate Reentry Status summer: May 1
Resources for Graduate Students
Explore our graduate program concentrations
Environmental Health
Environmental health focuses on the impact of the environment on human health, from the molecular to the ecological level, as well as how environmental factors caused by nature or humans affect health outcomes.
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Epidemiology looks at the history and biological causes and effects of disease, disabilities, and death in humans. Biostatistics develops and applies statistical reasoning and methods in addressing, analyzing and solving health problems.
Health Management & Policy
Health management and policy analyzes issues of access, quality and affordability of healthcare; identifies best practices in the administration and management of public, private, and non-profit health care organizations; and helps formulate and implement health care policy and programs.
Health Promotion & Behavior
Health promotion and disease prevention are key concepts in public health and provide the foundation for community participation as well as health behavior change.