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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I apply to the program? Apply to the program using the convenient online admissions application system http://mph.ucdavis.edu/Admissions/Application/app_login.php. Application related materials, such as transcripts of all your previous undergraduate and graduate study, if any,, along with other supporting documents (test scores, letters of recommendation, etc…) must be sent via regular mail (US Postal Service) to the program office. The deadline for all materials to be submitted is January 15. You must complete and submit your "Application for Admission" online. If you cannot access the online application, you may request application materials by e-mail at PHSInstAffairs@phmail.ucdavis.edu, by fax at: (530-752-3239), or by U.S. mail to: UCD MPH Program Administrative Coordinator One Shields Ave., TB-168
2. When is the application deadline? The application deadline is January 15 of the year anticipated admission. All application materials need to be postmarked by the deadline.
3. Is it absolutely necessary to attend the summer session of the program? Yes. All students start the program in August during Summer Session II.
4. How long does it take to complete the program? Although possible for some full-time students to complete the program in one year (Summer Session II and the subsequent Fall, Winter, Spring quarters), we recommend planning for at least one or two quarters into a second year.
5. What is the minimum GPA requirement for entrance into the program? Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with at least a cumulative 3.0 grade-point average (GPA). Relevant coursework taken after the bachelors degree will be taken into consideration. The baccalaureate degree must be conferred before the program starts in August.
6. Can I attend the program part-time, and still work part-time? The program is designed for students wishing to enroll full time, with classes that are currently offered during the day; so it is not appropriate for persons planning to maintain a practice or other professional work schedule. A limited work schedule may be possible for some students, but will likely increase the time required to earn the MPH degree.
7. What's the maximum number of units I can transfer into the program? Requirements can be waived if students have taken the courses previously at UC Davis or another institution based upon the following policy: With the consent of the Program Director, some work taken elsewhere can be credited toward degree requirements. The limit for the transfer of such credit is six units from an accredited, non-University of California institution or up to 24 units from a University of California campus. Units accepted in transfer may not have been used to satisfy the requirements for another degree. Students should file a "Request for Transfer or Waiver of Credit" form after they have been admitted
8. Once I enroll at UC Davis, can I take elective units that are not listed in the program materials? Yes, you may take other electives, but you must do this in consultation and with the approval of your advisor.
9. Do I have to take the GRE for admission? Yes, all applicants must submit GRE scores taken within 7 years of application. The only exception to this are current medical students or holders of the MD or DO degree, who may submit MCAT scores taken within 7 years of application. For reporting scores, use the Institution Code: 4834 and Department code: 0616. Applicants must take the GRE by the December test date to insure the scores arrive in time for the application deadline. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), CN 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000; (609) 921-9000. You can contact the ETS directly via email at gre-info@ets.org.
10. I am a UC employee. Do I get a discount? Reduced fees are available to UC career employees and certain UC retirees who are qualified for admission to the university. Once admitted, the employee-student must file a petition for the reduction in fees before each quarter of enrollment. Employee-students pay one-third of the full-time Registration Fee and one-third of the full-time Education Fee. Employee-students also pay the Memorial Union Fee and the Student Facilities Safety Fee. Employee students may enroll for up to nine units or three courses per quarter or semester, whichever is greater. [From the UC Davis General Catalog, also see the UC System-wide Policy and UCD Specific Policy.] Students need to work directly with their hiring departments to complete and process the necessary paperwork by the fee deadline.
11. I am a UC Davis faculty member, can I enroll in the program? Yes UC Davis faculty can enroll in the program. “No voting member of the Senate shall be recommended for a post-baccalaureate degree by a department or program in which he or she has an appointment unless, prior to the date of final action on the member's appointment to a rank carrying the voting privilege, the dean of the member's Graduate Division shall have certified to the appropriate authority that the member has met all the requirements for that degree. Such appointments may be retroactive. In addition, degree candidates who are voting members of the Senate may not be members of committees or be in positions of administrative authority that have influence or control over the resources, funding, degree granting, and academic personnel actions of the degree granting department or program unless they are able to recuse themselves from any decisions/actions involving the said department or program. Faculty should refer to Senate Regulation 600 A and B to determine if the qualify.” You can find more information at this link: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/senate/manual/rpart3.html#rpart3-I.
12. What is the cost of the program? Detailed cost information can be found at: http://mph.ucdavis.edu/Costs.php.
13. Do I need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Yes, annually, all graduate students who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents or immigrants are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although the FAFSA can be filed at any time, it is strongly suggested that you file by the priority filing date of March 2. This form, submitted directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Iowa City, Iowa, is used to determine financial need. The FAFSA is used for consideration for awards and loans, and work-study funds that pay some of the program fees. The FAFSA is available at the UC Davis Financial Aid Office in Dutton Hall or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Include the UC Davis School Code (001313) on the FAFSA.
14. I am not a US citizen or permanent resident. Am I eligible for financial aid? In general only US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for financial aid. Further information for international students is available though SISS (http://siss.ucdavis.edu/default.htm).
15. I am interested in pursuing a career in academic primary care. Can I get fellowship support for the MPH program? UC Davis offers a 2-year, multidisciplinary faculty development program for primary care physicians, called the Primary Care Outcomes Research (PCOR) fellowship program. Fellows accepted into this program, which is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration, receive a fellowship stipend plus all MPH fees. The PCOR program is open to board-eligible general internists, general pediatricians, and family physicians who are citizens or permanent residents of the US. More information on PCOR fellowships.
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