Graduate Certificate in Population Health

How to Apply

The School of Public Health will provide SOPHAS Express application coupon codes for applicants to our graduate certificate programs. To receive a SOPHAS Express coupon code, contact Shirl Sharpe at ssharpe@memphis.edu or (901) 678-1710. To learn more about how to apply your coupon code, view the SOPHAS Express Application Fees page. NOTE: The University of Memphis School of Public Health does not require an additional supplemental application fee.

Step 1: Create an account in SOPHAS Express

Step 2: Prepare the following documents to be submitted to SOPHAS Express:

• Statement of Purpose and Objectives (approximately 500 words)
• Unofficial Transcripts
• CV/Resume
• Proof of legal residence
• Email addresses for individuals to provide letters of recommendation [Certificate in Population Health Informatics (2) and Certificate in Health Systems Leadership (1) only]
• International students:
  • Transcripts from degrees obtained outside of the United States must be evaluated by WES  or by any members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (send to SOPHAS Express)
  • TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo Scores should also be sent to SOPHAS Express

Admissions Criteria

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum cumulative GPA requirements:
  • Graduate Certificate in Population Health: 2.75
• Statement of Purpose and Objectives (approximately 500 words)
• Minimum score on test of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo) for non-native English speakers
• Letters of recommendation [Graduate Certificate in Population Health Informatics (2) and Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Leadership (1) only]

Contact Us

Briana McNeil 
Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions 
sphadmissions@memphis.edu 
(901) 678-3740