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Pre-Public Health
MPH / DrPH • Prepare for public health graduate programs. UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has a regional campus in Austin, and Austin Public Health offers direct internship experience.
3.0–3.5
varies widely
Avg Applicant GPA
Varies widely
Typical Experience
4 courses
Required Courses
5 areas
Key Experiences
Required Courses
Click any course to see who teaches itThese courses are required by most MPH / DrPH programs.
View all Pre-Public Health classes →Recommended Courses
Not required but strengthen your application significantly.
Key Experiences Needed
- →Community health internship or field work
- →Research or data analysis experience
- →Health policy or advocacy involvement
- →Biostatistics or epidemiology coursework
- →GRE (optional at most programs; strong GPA and experience matter more)
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💡 UT Austin Advantage
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has an Austin campus at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, meaning you can connect with MPH faculty and students while still an undergrad. Austin Public Health also offers internships that directly strengthen MPH applications.
📍 Austin Resources
- • Austin Public Health (internships)
- • Texas DSHS Austin office
- • Travis County Medical Reserve Corps
- • CommUnityCare clinics
- • UTHealth SPH Austin regional campus