Current UAMS College of Pharmacy students seeking to enroll as PharmD/MPH dual degree applicants do not apply through the SOPHAS online system. Instead, they must apply through the UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health online application system (OAA), submit a non-refundable application fee, and submit other documents. Complete application requirements are listed below.
Application Requirements for PharmD/MPH
- Completed application form available at https://oaa.uams.edu. Applicants will need to create a new account through this online application system and complete all fields. You will be prompted to pay the application fee once you submit the application.
- Official transcripts of all academic work sent directly from every institution. At least one transcript must show degree awarded.
- Applicants must possess the minimum of a U.S. baccalaureate degree equivalent to be considered for admission and must be currently attending the UAMS College of Pharmacy and in good academic standing. Additionally, to be classified as a PharmD/MPH dual degree student, once officially accepted in both the College of Public Health and the College of Pharmacy, a completed declaration of intent form must be signed by both colleges (Associate Dean of primary college must sign first before forwarding to the College of Public Health for signature). The completed form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar by the first day of the semester term or full tuition and fees to the College of Public Health may apply. Students are not considered dual degree seeking students until the completed Declaration of Intent has been filed in the Registrar’s office.
- Personal statement (500-700 words) explaining why you want to earn an MPH degree in the applied for concentration. For PharmD/MPH applicants, eligible concentrations are Environmental and Occupational Health; Epidemiology; Health Policy and Management; Health Behavior and Health Education and Rural and Global Public Health Practice (online).
- Three (3) letters of reference (other than those submitted to the College of Pharmacy) from individuals who can speak on the candidate’s academic, professional and public health experience.
- A current CV/Resume
- PCAT scores
- Copy of PHARMCAS application