On-Campus Master of Public Health (MPH)

Boston University Boston University School of Public Health · Boston, MA

• Field: Public Health
• Degrees: Master's
• GRE: Not accepted
• Letters: 3 (recommendations)

Deadlines

• Fall 2027 priority deadline: Jan. 15, 2027
• Fall 2027 international final deadline: April 1, 2027
• Fall 2027 domestic final deadline: June 15, 2027

Essays

Statement of purpose and objectives (No set limit; most are 1-2 pages single-spaced)

What are your reasons for pursuing a Master of Public Health? Why do you wish to pursue your MPH at Boston University School of Public Health? How do you intend to leverage your MPH in a career of public health practice?

CV or résumé

Editor's notes

• BU's statement has three fixed questions: why an MPH, why BUSPH, and how you will use the degree in public health practice, and most applicants keep it to 1-2 single-spaced pages. The certificate you pick in SOPHAS is non-binding and does not affect admission, so spend the essay on goals rather than on justifying a certificate. Two of the three letters should come from faculty if possible. Apply by the Jan. 15 priority deadline, when the school says seats and scholarships are more plentiful.

Sources

1. BUSPH On-Campus MPH application requirements (official)
2. BUSPH tuition and funding (official)
3. BU Master of Public Health programs (official)