Prospective students who wish to apply to other universities in addition to Saint Louis University may wish to complete a SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service) application in lieu of the SLU application. SOPHAS is an online centralized application service for accredited schools of public health. See www.sophas.org  for more information.

Master of Science (MS)
in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness

Master of Public Health (MPH)
with a concentration in
Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness

• Classified Application for Admission (online)
• a paper form may be completed in lieu of the online form
• $40 Application fee ($20 for applicants reapplying to the Graduate School)
• for online applications, the fee may be paid online with credit card
• for those completing a paper form, a check is acceptable
• Official Transcripts from undergraduate institution certifying undergraduate degree in any field
• Must be received in a sealed envelope
• Transcripts in a foreign language must include certified English translation           
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from instructors, mentors, or professional colleagues who can speak to your ability to successfully complete graduate level academic work (in lieu of a letter, recommenders may complete a recommendation form available by clicking here)
• Three letters with signatures are required
• Must be received in a sealed envelope with writer's signature across seal
• Professional Goal Statement
• 1-2 page statement to provide insight into applicant's professional interests: What experiences influenced your decision to apply to SLU? What program or faculty attract you to SLU? Career Plans?
• Resume or CV
• The GRE is NOT required for admittance to this program.

• Classified Application for Admission (online)
• a paper form may be completed in lieu of the online form
• $40 Application fee ($20 for applicants reapplying to the Graduate School)
• for online applications, the fee may be paid online with credit card
• for those completing a paper form, a check is acceptable
• Official Transcripts from undergraduate institution certifying undergraduate degree in any field
• Must be received in a sealed envelope
• Transcripts in a foreign language must include certified English translation           
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from instructors, mentors, or professional colleagues who can speak to your ability to successfully complete graduate level academic work (in lieu of a letter, recommenders may complete a recommendation form available by clicking here)
• Three letters with signatures are required
• Must be received in a sealed envelope with writer's signature across seal
• Professional Goal Statement
• approximately 1-2 pages statement to provide insight into applicant's professional interests: What experiences influenced your decision to apply to SLU? What program or faculty attract you to SLU? Career Plans?
• Resume or CV

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Public Health Studies with a concentration in
Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness

Certificate
in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness

• Classified Application for Admission (online)
• a paper form may be completed in lieu of the online form
• $40 Application fee ($20 for applicants reapplying to the Graduate School)
• for online applications, the fee may be paid online with credit card
• for those completing a paper form, a check is acceptable
• Official Transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate institution certifying successful completion of degree studies
• Must be received in a sealed envelope
• Transcripts in a foreign language must include certified English translation           
• Three(3) letters of recommendation from instructors, mentors, or professional colleagues who can speak to your ability to successfully complete doctoral level academic work (in lieu of a letter, recommenders may complete a recommendation form available by clicking here
• Three letters with signatures are required
• Must be received in a sealed envelope with writer's signature across seal
• Professional Goal Statement
• approximately 1-2 pages statement to provide insight into applicant's professional interests: What experiences influenced your decision to apply to SLU? What research areas or faculty attract you to SLU? Career Plans?
• Resume or CV
• The GRE IS required for admittance to this program
• SLU School of Public Health students who have completed their masters degree studies within the past two years may complete a Petition for Admission into a Doctoral Degree Program, available on line at in lieu of a new application for admission. Contact Bernie Backer (bbacker@slu.edu) for more information.

• Completed paper Application form available here
• $10 Application fee, payable via check
• Official Transcripts from undergraduate institution certifying undergraduate degree in any field
• Must be received in a sealed envelope
• Transcripts in a foreign language must include certified English translation
• One (1) letter of recommendation from instructors, mentors, or professional colleagues who can speak to your ability to successfully complete graduate level academic work. The letter must be received in a sealed envelope with writer's signature across seal. (In lieu of a letter, recommenders may complete a recommendation form available by clicking here.)
• Professional Goal Statement
• approximately 1-2 pages statement to provide insight into applicant's professional interests: What experiences influenced your decision to apply to SLU? What program or faculty attract you to SLU? Career Plans?
• Resume or CV
• The GRE is NOT required for admittance to this program.

Send all application materials to
Saint Louis University Graduate School
3534 Lindell Blvd., Suite 117
St. Louis, MO 63108