Admissions

Apply online through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) online application form.

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Deadline

Due date for receipt of completed PhD program applications for fall admissions is January 15.

Please take into account that it takes approximately four weeks from the date that a SOPHAS application is completed for the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior to receive the application.

Applications are considered for fall semester admission only; there are no spring semester admissions.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Three letters of recommendation.

GRE scores are not required and will not be considered.

Three-step Application Process

  1. First, complete the SOPHAS online application form.
  2. When completing the SOPHAS application, please be sure to address the following in your personal statement: 
  3. Finally, pay the University at Buffalo $50 application fee.
    Please note the UB application fee is different than the SOPHAS application fee!

Questions about the application process?

Contact our Program Director by email.

The University at Buffalo is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs and activities. The entire notice of non-discrimination can be viewed at buffalo.edu/equity