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Mail official transcripts (from each institution you have attended) directly to SOPHAS. Do not mail these to UNC. If admitted, you will be asked by UNC for an official transcript.
Personal Statement:
The personal statement should address the following issues (limit to 2-3 pages with no specific formatting). What is your interest in public health, and how do you think you will use the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in your future career? What are your career goals? That is, what kind of work inspires you including the types of activities you hope to undertake in your career? Tell us about your experiences (paid or unpaid) that form your thinking about nutrition as a career. IMPORTANT: What prerequisite courses listed below have you taken or will be taking to meet our requirements for admission? Please indicate course name and number, where course was completed, term taken, and grade. If you have NOT taken a course, please indicate your detailed course plan for completing the course (name of university, course name and number, and term to be taken). Please include this information at the end of your essay.
Recommendation Letter:
Enter names of recommenders. SOPHAS will then send them an email with instructions for submitting a letter on your behalf. 3 (academic and/or professional; academic preferred)
Financial Certification:
International applicants who are offered admission to a graduate program are required by United States federal regulations to certify that you have sufficient funds to pay for your expenses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the entire length of your studies. Every international applicant offered admission, including applicants who may receive teaching or research assistantships or other awards, must complete and upload the International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instructions/Worksheet to their ConnectCarolina Student Center after being offered admission. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will send you information and instructions for completing and uploading these forms in order to document that you meet necessary financial requirements. ISSS will then send you the appropriate documents to use in obtaining or updating your visa once it has been determined that you have met the necessary financial requirements.