Because no two students are the same, neither are two applications the same. This is why the Brown University School of Public Health takes a holistic approach to our online Master of Public Health admissions process.

For this program, we actively seek a diverse student population from throughout the United States and the world. We also want to see applicants with at least two years of professional work experience. This allows you to enter the program with ideas about where you want to take your career, along with real-world expertise you can share with others. We do not require applicants to take the GRE, however, applicants are recommended to have previously completed at least one math course (preferably statistics).

To apply for online master of public health admission, you will need the following:

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Letters of recommendation (3). Recommendations should come from professional references, and at least one recommendation from an academic reference is preferred if you have completed education within the last five years.
• Personal statement
• Resume/CV showing at least two years of work experience
• Application fee payment ($100)
• Personal statement answering the following: Why are you applying to the online MPH program? How has your work since obtaining your baccalaureate degree prepared you for this next step? How many years have you worked since attaining your baccalaureate degree?
• International applicants may also need to submit: 
  • Proof of language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)
  • An official International Transcript Evaluation

Beginning with the Spring 2026 recruitment cycle, applicants will be required to submit their application to the online Master of Public Health program via SOPHAS. 

The Brown University School of Public Health is committed to making our online Master of Public Health admissions process accessible to underrepresented students domestically and globally.

Depending on your experience and circumstances, you may qualify for a variety of sources of financial aid, including:

• Master of Public Health admissions application fee waiver
• Scholarships from Brown University School of Public Health
• Private scholarships from public health-related organizations
• Veterans benefits through the VA, Yellow Ribbon Fund and other sources
• Grants from local, state and federal government sources
• Graduate student loans from the federal government

Financial aid information

FALL 2025: Federal Professional Scholarship

Brown University’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) is offering a guaranteed $12,000 tuition scholarship for current and transitioning federal professionals who are accepted and enroll for Fall 2025. This scholarship supports federal employees and contractors committed to advancing public health and making a meaningful impact in communities across the globe.  

*Scholarships are not available to (a) students already enrolled in the online Master of Public Health program or online Master's in Biostatistics program or (b) employees of Brown University. The availability and terms of the scholarship are subject to change at any time in Brown’s sole discretion. The Federal Professional Scholarship offer is valid only for students who enroll in the online Master of Public Health or online Master's in Biostatistics program for the Fall 2025 cohort and cannot be combined with additional merit-based scholarship offers, or applied to alternative start dates. Additional scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a rolling basis to qualified applicants. Additional scholarship awards are based on merit and not guaranteed to all students accepted to the online Master of Public Health or online Master's in Biostatistics program.