FAQs
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Is the MPH Program available online?
Yes, the program is fully online. …
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Is there financial aid or scholarships available for MPH graduate students?
Yes. Learn more about both financial aid and scholarship opportunities for graduate students. …
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Are graduate assistantships available?
Yes, there are a variety of graduate assistantships available with different types of tuition and/or accommodation coverage. You will want to apply for a graduate assistantship as soon as possible once you are admitted into the program. Assistantships are competitive and selection starts in February. Click here to learn more …
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How do I apply? What is the application process?
Information on the application process can be found on the How to Apply page. …
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When is the application deadline?
There is no deadline for non-international students. We have rolling enrollment in both fall and spring semesters and encourage students to apply as soon as possible. For international students, the Fall Enrollment Deadline is June 1 (for the August to December semester) and the Spring Enrollment Deadline is October 15 …
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Is the GRE required for the MPH Program?
No, the GRE is not required for admittance. …
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What are the academic requirements for the MPH Program?
The requirements for the MPH program include a GPA of 2.75, official transcript from a 4-year Institution, a résumé and a professional essay. International applicants are also required to include TOEFL exam results. …
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Is the MPH Program accredited?
The University of Lynchburg is accredited — learn more on the accreditation webpage. The MPH has been offered by the University since 2015. The program, however, is not currently accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is in part because the program is new and faculty …
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What does the MPH curriculum look like?
The MPH curriculum is based on the Core Competencies in Public Health and covers the competencies and required curriculum hours so that graduates qualify to sit for the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. The CHES/MCHES credential is well respected and is a …
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Am I required to file income taxes?
Yes, just like Americans, international students in the USA are required to file a tax return. It is important to understand that filing tax returns is mandatory for international students, and not filing them by the deadline could result in problems with or a revocation of your visa. The Internal …
