Department of Public Health
Prospective Students
The MPH Program only accepts students for the Fall semester and has an application deadline of March 1st every year. No formal action will be taken by the MPH on your application until all required materials have been submitted.
Applicants interested in admissions to the Master of Public Health Program at Fresno State need to complete the online application found at CalStateApply. All forms become available on November 1st. All materials must reach the Department of Public Health by March 1st of the following year in order to be considered for the Fall semester.
*The Fall 2025 application will be available November 1st, 2024.
**DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION AND ALL MATERIALS: March 1st, 2025.
NOTE: The MPH Committee will review the applications received after
the deadline. Once a decision has been made, you will be notified
by the MPH director. Letters of notification will be
sent out no later than June.
***Acceptance to the program is contingent upon admission to the University.
Application Requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Completed CalStateApply application.
- GRE Scores - General test only - Optional.
- Statement of interest
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- Field Experience
- Field experience refers to hands-on learning in real-world settings where theoretical knowledge is applied in practical contexts.
Program Prerequisites
- Applicants must have obtained an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Applicants should have a 3.0 GPA. This is especially important on the last 60 units. To calculate this, GPA Calculator.
*In some cases, students may be allowed to take these courses as co-requisites during the first year in the program.
International Students
Contact the International Student Services and Programs office for additional pre-requisite
and admission requirements.
Website I Email: intlstudentservices@csufresno.edu I 559.278.2782