All applicants to the Master of Public Health program who meet the following minimum criteria will be considered for admission to Qatar University.
- Applicants who completed a Bachelor level or an equivalent degree or a higher level degree in a health in a health-related or non-health related fields demonstrating interest in advancing their knowledge in public health with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 out of 4.00 or equivalent from a university or college accredited by an international accrediting association, or by the Ministry of Higher Education or comparable authority in that country may be admitted to either the research or the professional tracks offered by the program.
- Achieved a minimum score of 520 on the paper-based TOEFL or equivalent test, taken within 2 years of the start of the intended semester of admission OR earned a previous degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a Program where English was the language of instruction.
- A satisfactory performance in the personal interview with the Admissions Committee.
- In addition to the above criteria, admission to the research track (Thesis option) of the program is subject to approval by the Program Coordinator and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
All applicants to the MPH program are required to submit the following documents to the Admissions Department:
- Complete Online Admissions Application
- Final, official and certified university transcripts
- Official TOEFL score report or equivalent score report or other evidence of English proficiency in accordance with QU Policy
- Two confidential recommendation letters from undergraduate professors or employers
- Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
- Personal Statement
- Health Certificate
- Photocopy of the applicant's Qatar ID card, If available (Non-Qatari applicants must provide a copy of their passport)
- Two recent passport sized photograph
- Application Fees
Admission to the MPH program takes place in the fall semester only.