Bachelor of Science with a major in Public Health

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Note: If you have questions about this application, please review College of Public Health’s What Would My Advisor Do webpage for assistance: https://hub.coph.arizona.edu/students/advising/pre-public-health-public-health-5-simple-steps

Submit your completed application to:

The University of Arizona

Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

Office of Student Services & Alumni Affairs

ATTN: Your Advisor

PO Box 245033

Tucson, AZ 85724-5033

A.  PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name:

UA Student ID Number:

Age: Birthday:

Tucson Address (include zip code):

Permanent Address (include city, state and zip code):

Phone #(s) Home: Cell:

UA Email Address:

B. PROGRAM INFORMATION

What is your current class standing (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior):

How many units have you already completed (not counting this semester):

How many units do you have in progress (course units this semester):

What is your current major?

Do you intend to keep this major as a double major?

If you have a minor, what is your minor?

What is your current UA GPA?

Note: A minimum 2.500 UA GPA is required for admission. If you don’t currently meet the required GPA, see the UA’s GPA calculator to find out how many units of A or B grades you need to achieve the 2.5 target GPA: http://advising.arizona.edu/content/online-tools/grade-calculators

Complete the Pre-Requisite Course table.

The following courses are considered pre-requisite courses for admission to the major. Courses must be completed with a grade C or higher, except ENGL 102 which requires a grade of B or higher.

Note: Students are eligible to apply to the major when the remaining prerequisite coursework is 10 units or fewer.

Course Number
Course Title (Units) / Grade
earned / Where taken (if transferred) / Semester
taken
ENGL 101, 103H or 107
First-Year Composition (3)
ENGL 102, 104H 108, or 109H
First-Year Composition (3) / *
Second Semester Proficiency
Second Language (0-8)
Math 112
College Algebra (or higher) (3)
CHEM 101A or CHEM 151
General Chemistry or
Chemistry I (3-4)
CHEM 101B & 102 or CHEM 152 General Chemistry or Chemistry II (4)
MCB 181R or MCB 184
General Biology (3)
MCB 181L or MCB 184
General Biology lab (1)
PSIO 201
Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
PSIO 202
Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
CPH 178
Personal Health and Wellness (3)
CPH 200
Introduction to Public Health (3)
N SC 170C1
Nutrition, Food and You (3)

*Note: if you received a C grade in ENGL 102, please attach your proof of writing workshops attendance.

What is your intended Public Health Track?

Environmental and Occupational Health

Health Behaviors

Health Deliveries

Which semester and year do you wish to enter the public health major?

Fall Semester (Yr)

Spring Semester (Yr)

Summer Semester (Yr)

C. RESUME

Please attach the most current version of your résumé.

D.  STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND CAREER PLANS

Using 500 words or less (< 2 pages), please describe why you wish to pursue a public health undergraduate major. Highlight any relevant volunteer or paid work that demonstrates engagement in your community and/or public health. Lastly, describe how this degree program will help you achieve your long-term education and/or career goals.

E.  ACKNOLWEDGING STATEMENTS

Differential Tuition Notice

In addition to the standard resident or nonresident University of Arizona tuition, students admitted to the Public Health major are assessed a $30 per credit differential tuition for every credit taken each semester while in the major. By submitting this application, you are acknowledging your understanding of this differential tuition charge.

Digital Signature- type name Date

Academic Integrity Statement

I attest that I have not been previously documented/sanctioned for academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, cheating, etc.) at the University of Arizona or other institution of higher learning.

Digital Signature- type name Date

NOTE: For students who have been previously documented or sanctioned, please attach a statement outlining the situation, including the infraction, penalties, outcome, and/or appeals. Also include any official documentation from the sanctioning body. Failure to disclose such information is grounds for immediate dismissal from the program.

Application Submission:

I attest that the information provided in this application is materially accurate and true. Falsification or misrepresentation of your credentials and experiences could result in your disqualification from the major.

Digital Signature – type name Date

Print out this application, attach your résumé and submit it to your academic advisor;

Office of Student Services and Alumni Affairs, Rm. A302A Drachman Hall; PO Box 24-5033; Tucson, AZ 85724-5033

Note: If you need a reminder about who your academic advisor is, please review College of Public Health’s What Would My Advisor Do webpage for assistance: https://hub.coph.arizona.edu/students/advising/who-my-advisor

Application to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Public Health

Revised June 29, 2015

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