All applications are submitted to Dartmouth through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for public health offered through ASPPH (the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health). 

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Dartmouth's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is offered in two formats:

1. Accelerated On-Campus: a full-time program completed on the Dartmouth College campus in 11 months. 
2. Online/Hybrid: takes 22 months to complete and meets online weekly. 

If you're not sure which program is best suited for you, view our comparison chart to learn more about the benefits offered by each. 

SOPHAS (the centralized application service for public health) does offer application fee waivers, but applicants must request a waiver with them, not Dartmouth. More information can be found here or by reaching out to SOPHAS directly. 

All application materials are important. We believe the personal statement is what differentiates each applicant. 

We offer scholarships to U.S. permanent residents and international students based on merit. Scholarships offered by the Geisel School of Medicine Master's Programs range anywhere from $10,000 to up to half of tuition. Scholarship funds are equally dispersed across each term you are enrolled as a student. 

Priority consideration is given to candidates who submit their application by the December 1 priority deadline. All candidates whose application is submitted by February 1 will be reviewed for a scholarship.

An additional scholarship application is not required.  

More information about scholarships, grants, and loans is available here. 

Application decisions for Dartmouth's degree programs, including the MPH and MS degrees, are typically released within 4-6 weeks of receiving a completed application after the first application deadline. 

Summer Term Start: MPH Accelerated On-Campus, MPH Online or Hybrid, and On-Campus MS programs in Epidemiology, Healthcare Research, Health Data Science, and Medical Informatics. 

Fall Term Start: Online MS programs in Health Data Science and Implementation Science.

Students take one course at a time online (about 12-15 hours of work per week) and the hybrid students have the opportunity to spend up to three times per year on the Dartmouth campus, interacting face-to-face with each other and faculty.

Students take one course at a time online, which is about 15-20 hours of work per week. 

Accelerated, full-time students take two concurrent courses at a time and spend approximately 30-40 hours per week on coursework and class time.

Traditional, part-time students take one course at a time and spend approximately 16-20 hours per week on coursework and class time.

Submission of GRE scores is not required and is not reviewed for those applying to our Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Research, and MS in Implementation Science programs. The GRE is optional for those interested in our MS in Epidemiology, Medical Informatics, or Health Data Science.

Our admissions office will review the application materials submitted by candidates for admission. In assessing merit, we consider a variety of factors, including:

• exceptional academic performance
• leadership experience
• professional accomplishments
• service
• ability to contribute to the diversity of the Dartmouth community

In lieu of a minimum GPA requirement we take a holistic approach to review each application. Of the most recent matriculated cohort, the average GPA range was 3.4 - 3.7. 

For the MPH and MS in Healthcare Research programs, we offer a generalist curriculum that emphasizes the core tenets of public health, giving our students a well-rounded view of the field. While we do not have specific concentrations or areas of study, students have ample opportunities to pursue individual interests through class assignments, internships, research, and myriad electives.

Through case studies, problem sets, and video lectures, students take a deep dive into content such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and healthcare ethics. Mentored by a Dartmouth faculty member, students also design and complete a practicum project. These projects can range in size and scope from quality improvement in a medical setting to a project centered around policy analysis or development. 

Read more about the Accelerated On-Campus curriculum and the Online/On-Campus Hybrid curriculum. 

The MS in Epidemiology, Health Data Science, and Medical Informatics are quantitative-focused programs that train highly qualified students to identify and solve healthcare system challenges with ingenuity and effectiveness. These degrees provide an unmatched interdisciplinary education in the areas of data analysis, health systems pipelines, computer science, statistical analysis, bioinformatics, epidemiology, and healthcare for careers in government, health care, health system management, and medical research. Each degree offers space for electives to delve more deeply into your particular interests, and students can choose to pursue an optional capstone term where they can engage in research or an internship to further advance their knowledge and real-world experience.

The MS in Implementation Science As one of the first implementation science master’s programs in the United States, MSIS addresses an essential and growing need for robust implementation science training for the academic and professional workforce. The program provides rigorous training in dissemination and implementation science including theory, methods, and practical applications, as well as essential project management, collaboration, and leadership skills. Graduates will be equipped to apply these skills in a broad range of disciplines and communities throughout the country and the world.  

MPH: Our Online/On-Campus Hybrid MPH Program and Online MS programs in Health Data Science and Implementation Science are designed for students to pursue their MPH or MS degrees while continuing their professional work.

Accelerated On-Campus Programs

The average age of these students is 24. 

Online/Hybrid Programs 

The majority of the online program students are mid-career professionals with 2+ years of work experience. The average age of these students is 30.