*If you are applying to the Accelerated Master's Program, please see the Accelerated Master's Program section below to find the link you will need to apply.
Deadlines
| Terms | Priority Deadline (funding consideration) | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | October 1 | December 1 |
| Summer 2025 | February 1 | March 15 |
| Fall 2025 | March 1 | June 15 (on campus)/July 1 (online) |
Applications that are submitted and complete by the priority deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).
How to apply
SPHTM utilizes SOPHAS - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS in order to apply.
Materials required in SOPHAS:
- Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS from all US/Canadian institutions attended
- A personal statement that clearly and directly address the following:
- Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the specific program/option/concentration you chose?
- How will earning this degree help you achieve your professional goals?
- What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
- Resume/CV
- Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation
All application materials must be received in SOPHAS in order for your application to be reviewed. Please note that we are only able to accept bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited universities and colleges.
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and SpanTran evaluations. SOPHAS will only accept WES, but if you have an ECE evaluation, please send it to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use SpanTran, please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
*If you are applying to the Accelerated Master's Program, please see the Accelerated Master's Program section below to find the link you will need to apply.
Deadlines
| Terms | Priority Deadline (funding consideration) | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | October 1 | December 1 |
| Summer 2025 | February 1 | March 15 |
| Fall 2025 | March 1 | June 15 (on campus)/July 1 (online) |
*Residential MHA only admits students for the fall semester
Applications that are submitted and complete by the priority deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).
How to apply
SPHTM utilizes SOPHAS or HAMPCAS for the MHA program - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS or HAMPCAS in order to apply. Please submit only ONE of these applications.
Materials required in SOPHAS/HAMPCAS:
- Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS/HAMPCAS from all US/Canadian institutions attended
- A personal statement that clearly and directly address the following:
- Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the MHA program in particular?
- How will earning the MHA help you achieve your professional goals?
- What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
- Resume/CV
- Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation
Work Experience Requirement for the online MHA: The Tulane online MHA program is designed for busy working professionals. Applicants to the program must have at least two years of health-related work experience in either a clinical or a management position. Additionally, the applicant must have the support of their current healthcare employer to fulfill the experiential learning graduation requirement—a health-related project that incorporates the skills and competencies attained while in the MHA program. Internships, fellowships, and residency work can be used to fulfill this requirement.
All application materials must be received in SOPHAS/HAMPCAS in order for your application to be reviewed. Please note that we are only able to accept bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited universities and colleges.
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and SpanTran evaluations. SOPHAS/HAMPCAS will only accept WES, but if you have an ECE evaluation, please send it to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use SpanTran, please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
DrPH in Leadership for International Health and Sustainable Development
Deadlines
| Term | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | June 1 |
Admissions Requirements
- A previous MPH or a Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 (three) years of work experience is required before matriculation into the program. Work experience may include but is not limited to health departments, government, non-profit, community-based organizations, higher education, private sector, healthcare services and settings, etc.
- Non-native English speakers: demonstration of proficiency in English to be able to study and communicate in English is required. In general, scores of 89 or higher on TOEFL or an IELTS band of 6.5 are desired. Language testing may be waived if the student has received a degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended. Degrees earned abroad require a WES evaluation.
- Standardized test scores, e.g., GRE, are not required for application for the program and will not factor into final admission decisions.
How to apply
SPHTM utilizes SOPHAS - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS in order to apply.
Materials required in SOPHAS:
- Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS from all attended institutions (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or SpanTran evaluation)
- CV
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
- Describe your professional experience that has demonstrated leadership in advocacy and equity.
- Discuss your future goals in the field of public health and how a DrPH from Tulane will help you achieve those goals.
- Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (min 89 TOEFL/min 6.5 IELTS) unless eligible for a waiver.
- All application materials must be received in SOPHAS in order for your application to be reviewed.
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and SpanTran evaluations. SOPHAS will only accept WES, but if you have an ECE evaluation, please send it to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use SpanTran, please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
DrPH in Leadership, Advocacy, and Equity
Deadlines
| Term | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | July 1 |
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
- A Master of Public Health degree (MPH) from a CEPH-accredited institution of higher learning.
- Applicants with an MPH degree that is not from a CEPH-accredited school or program will be considered but may be required to complete some or all of the prerequisite coursework and will be required to pass a challenge exam for SPHL 6020 - Foundations in Public Health.
- A few outstanding applicants without an MPH degree will be considered but will need to successfully complete the Public Health Certificate. The Public Health Certificate is the 5 courses that would be considered your Prerequisite Coursework. Applicants admitted through this pathway will automatically matriculate into the DrPH program if they successfully complete the Public Health Certificate with a grade of B or better in all 5 prerequisite courses.
- Academic achievement - typically a GPA above 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- At least 3 years of work experience
How to apply
SPHTM utilizes SOPHAS - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS in order to apply.
Materials required in SOPHAS:
- Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS from all attended institutions (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or SpanTran evaluation)
- CV
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
- Describe your professional experience that has demonstrated leadership in advocacy and equity.
- Discuss your future goals in the field of public health and how a DrPH from Tulane will help you achieve those goals.
- Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (min 89 TOEFL/min 6.5 IELTS) unless eligible for a waiver.
- All application materials must be received in SOPHAS in order for your application to be reviewed.
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and SpanTran evaluations. SOPHAS will only accept WES, but if you have an ECE evaluation, please send it to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use SpanTran, please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
Deadlines
| Term | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | December 1 |
All applications that are submitted and complete by the deadline will be considered for funding opportunities (no additional application required).
How to apply
SPHTM utilizes SOPHAS - You will need to create an account on SOPHAS in order to apply.
Materials required in SOPHAS:
- Official transcripts sent directly to SOPHAS from all US/Canadian institutions attended
- Resume/CV
- Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation
- A personal statement that will help the admissions committee understand your research interest, your preparation to undertake PhD training in this area, your fit with the program, and your intended professional goals with this degree. To do so, please address the following questions:
- What are your research interests? What are the intellectual issues you want to better understand?
- What experiences, skills, and background will enable you to carry out graduate work on your proposed research interests?
- If you have written a thesis, worked in a lab, or helped an advisor who did something similar to the research you want to pursue, please describe this experience and how it relates to this program.
- How do your scholarly interests match with the department you are applying to and/or with two to three of its faculty members?
All application materials must be received in SOPHAS in order for your application to be reviewed. Please note that we are only able to accept bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited universities and colleges.
Earned your degree abroad?
International students (or students who have earned their degree outside the US or Canada) must submit a course-by-course evaluation of international coursework. Evaluations can take a month to complete from the time the agency receives your international transcript(s), so we recommend getting an early start on this process in order to ensure the evaluation is received by the deadline for which you are applying. We can accept WES, ECE, and SpanTran evaluations. SOPHAS will only accept WES, but if you have an ECE evaluation, please send it to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu. If you use SpanTran, please be sure to use the custom application they've created, which you can access by clicking here.
International students may also be required to submit proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL). Please refer to the international student section in the FAQ to determine whether you are required to submit scores.
Non-Degree Seeking/Single Course Registration
Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree may apply to take up to 12 credits as NDSS.
Deadlines
| Terms | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | December 1 |
| Summer 2025 | March 15 |
| Fall 2025 | June 1 |
How to apply
To start an application, simply fill out this form. An email with login information will be sent to you, and your application will be already started in your account when you login.
- Materials required:
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement: a brief statement addressing why you are applying to take this course. No more than a paragraph is necessary, unless you wish to include more
- Official transcript from degree-granting institution
- Send all transcripts to our sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu or mail to:
Department of Admissions
Celia Scott Weatherhead
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2417-8330
New Orleans, LA 70112
All application materials must be received in order for your application to be reviewed. Please note that we are only able to accept bachelor's degrees from regionally accredited universities/colleges.
*As Non-Degree-Seeking Students and Single-Course Registration are non-degree programs, they are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships.
***Please note the Accelerated Master's Program is exclusively for Tulane University undergraduate students and applications submitted from ineligible parties will not be considered for admission.
The Accelerated Master's Program is a path for continuous study from the bachelor’s degree through a master’s level degree at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. Students apply as juniors. See the Accelerated Master's Program application deadlines and the timeline for more information.
Use this form to apply to the Accelerated Master's Program. An email with login information will be sent to you, and your application will be already started in your account when you login.
Materials required for Tulane Fastlane application:
- Unofficial transcript
- A personal statement that clearly and directly addresses the following:
- Why are you applying to the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University, and the specific program/option/concentration you chose?
- How will earning this degree help you achieve your professional goals?
- What have you learned from successes and/or challenges in your past educational, professional, and/or personal experiences? Please use specific examples, as applicable.
- Resume/CV
- Letter of recommendation (for non-BSPH majors only)
MD/MPH: Apply and be admitted to the MD program first, and then you will be sent a link to apply for the MD/MPH.
For the programs below, please apply and be admitted to the JD or MBA program first, and then fill out this application form. You will be required to submit a personal statement reflecting your goals for the dual degree program, but we can use your original application materials from the JD or MBA. If you are already enrolled in the MBA or JD at the time of application, please also submit an unofficial copy of your Tulane JD or MBA transcript (in progress).
- JD/MPH
- JD/MHA
- MBA/MHA
- MSW/MPH – Please apply following these instructions. Your application will be routed through both MSW and MPH faculty for approval at the time of application.
Graduate Certificate programs are 15 credits of master’s coursework that provide focused study in the following areas:
- Public Health––apply here
- Disaster Management––apply here
- Industrial Hygiene––apply here
Eligibility requirements:
- Industrial Hygiene: bachelor’s degree include a minimum of 60 semester hours of math, engineering, science, and technology.
- Disaster Management and Industrial Hygiene: At least 3 years of professional experience in public health, environmental or occupational health and safety, disaster management, or related field.
Deadlines:
| Terms | Final Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | December 1 |
| Summer 2025 | March 15 |
| Fall 2025 | June 15 |
A bachelor's degree is required for all graduate certificate programs.
Required materials:
- Resume
- Personal statement
- Official Transcripts from all institutions attended (degrees earned abroad require a WES, ECE, or SpanTran evaluation)
- Non-English speakers: Demonstration of proficiency in English to be able to study and communicate in English. TOEFL, IELTS, or other recognized tests may be used.
- Nonrefundable $75 application fee
Send transcripts to sphtmadmissions@tulane.edu or mail to:
Department of Admissions
Celia Scott Weatherhead
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2460-8329
New Orleans, LA 70112
*As the Graduate Certificates are non-degree programs, they are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships.
Questions? Head over to the Admissions FAQ for answers to commonly asked questions.
