Population Health (Graduate Certificate)

Curriculum

• No prerequisites
• Only required class is CPH 650: Public Health Systems
• Individual assessment plan + 3 other classes from a list of selective, core classes
• Credits are transferrable into MPH

Application Requirements

1. Personal Statement
   • Briefly describe (a) your reason(s) for interest in the Graduate Certificate in Population Health, (b) your career goals in relation to Population Health and (c) the specific topic in Population Health in which you are most interested and why.
2. Resume

How to Apply

• Students already enrolled in a graduate degree program at UK may apply at any time.
• For those not currently enrolled please follow the Graduate School deadlines and all application materials must be received at least one month before the semester you plan to begin your coursework.
• Official transcripts are required for undergraduate and graduate work from universities other than the University of Kentucky. A GPA of 3.0 is required for admission.

Deadline to apply

Fall: July 22

Spring: December 9

Summer: April 15

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs 

Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.