PhD Social and Behavioral Sciences at West Virginia University

Entry requirements

If you are ready to apply to West Virginia University School of Public Health, the admissions team is here to assist you. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health Sciences (Social and Behavioral Sciences Major) Admission Guidelines A Master's degree in Public Health or a closely related field is strongly preferred. Exceptional applicants with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may also be considered. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, 3.5 is preferred. The following GRE scores are preferred: Verbal 150; Quantitative 155; and Writing 3.5. Submission of GRE scores are optional. Applicants may submit GRE scores if they feel that scores enhance their application. International students must meet WVU's minimum score requirements for English language proficiency. Application Process Applying to the Ph.D. program is a two-step process in which prospective students first submit an application through the national SOPHAS service, http://www.sophas.org/ . If you are accepted into the Ph.D. program by the School, the next step is for you to complete a WVU Graduate Application, https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/ . The SOPHAS application requires: Official test scores Official transcripts from all US institutions attended A Personal Statement 3 Letters of Recommendation Current CV/Resume Applicants must indicate their first choice of Major and may indicate a second choice (you are allowed a maximum of two choices). There is a SOPHAS application fee. However, SOPHAS grants fee...