Applying to the UT Graduate School and the MPH Program

Instructions for those interested in applying for the MPH Veterinary Public Health concentration

The Veterinary Public Health curriculum is open to graduate veterinarians and students enrolled in the veterinary curriculum.
* vet students please see note before proceeding

The application process involves two ( 2 ) separate applications:

1. Application to the The University of Tennessee Graduate Studies

General information and application materials can be found at
http://admissions.utk.edu/graduate/forms.shtml

In addition to the application form, there is a $35 non-refundable application fee. Students must also submit one official transcript from all colleges and universities attended. There is a separate application necessary for the MPH Program which has additional requirements.

2. Application to the MPH Program
   • Application materials for the MPH Program can be found at
     http://publichealth.utk.edu/MPH/mph_index.html

All application materials must be received by the Public Health Program no later than

• February 1^st for Summer Admission
• April 1^st for Fall admission

Applications can be submitted to the MPH Program prior to initial review by the Office of Graduate Admissions but no action will be taken on the application until the MPH Program is notified that all materials required by the Office of Graduate Admissions have been submitted by the applicant and found to be satisfactory. The Office of Graduate Admissions admits only after the program makes a recommendation.If you submit applications (Graduate School and the MPH Program), please notify

Ms. Deborah Shepherd
Office of the Dean
dshepherd@utk.edu

Veterinarians:

• Veterinarians will enroll in courses as graduate students.
• Interested veterinarians should contact Dr. John New for more information.
  

* Veterinary Students

• Veterinary Students may take up to 10 hours of public health courses without admittance in the MPH program. Students wishing to pursue the MPH must apply and be accepted to the MPH program in the semester prior to enrolling in additional courses. To enroll in courses students will indicate desired courses to Ms. Deborah Shepherd by the determined date, usually before the end of semester prior to enrollment.
• Veterinary students must pay additional fees and tuition for coursework over 10 hours and during summers.
• Do not use Circle Park Online to Register for your class--doing so will inadvertantly drop you out of the vet school's enrollment list. Contact Ms. Deborah Shepherd ( dshepherd@utk.edu ) to register for the class.