RICE – UT PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARS PROGRAM 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2017

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017 by 5pm

Send all application materials to: dean.hutchinson@rice.edu

We are excited to open the application process for the third cohort of the Rice-UT Public Health Scholars Program, a new collaborative initiative between Rice University and the University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) in Houston, Texas.  This program will allow selected undergraduate students interested in public health to enroll in up to 5 core courses at the UT School of Public Health during their senior year and obtain dual undergraduate and graduate credit.  This unique BA/BS-MPH program will enable accepted students to accelerate and complete their Master of Public Health degree (MPH) in one year after completing their undergraduate degree.

Eligibility:  

•   Candidates must be within one year of graduating at the end of the Spring 2016 semester.

•   Minimum GPA of 3.0.

•   Any Rice major may apply. There are no specific prerequisites.

Application must include: 

•   List of remaining degree requirements (major, minor and general) required for graduation from Rice. 

•   Certification of good academic standing from the Office of Academic Advising.

•   Student's signature of intent to complete the MPH at UTSPH after graduating from Rice. 

•   1-2 page personal statement describing student’s interest in public health, reasons for wanting to complete an MPH degree, and plan for completing any remaining Rice requirements while taking courses at UTSPH during senior year.

•   Recommendation letter from a Rice University faculty member. 

•   Student résumé.

Selection:  

•   During the 2017-2018 year of the program, between 5 and 10 students will be admitted to the accelerated BA/BS-MPH program.

•   A joint Rice-UTSPH committee of faculty will review applicants.

•   Admission will be based on the quality of the application criteria and the student’s demonstrated interest in the field of public health.  

•   Final admission to the 2nd year of the accelerated program requires completion of the GRE exam and the Undergraduate degree at Rice.

How to Apply: 

•   Applications should be sent to dean.hutchinson@rice.edu 

•   Deadline for submission is Friday, February 3, 2017 by 5pm. 

•   See the FAQ at: http://students.rice.edu/students/RUPHCP-FAQ.aspx

•   For additional information, please contact Dr. Kirsten Ostherr, Co-Director at kostherr@rice.edu or Dr. Nicholas Iammarino, Co-Director at nki@rice.edu

•   DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE.