Admissions

Applications cannot be reviewed until they are complete. Applications with missing transcripts, standardized test scores, etc. are incomplete, and put applicants at a distinct disadvantage, therefore we recommend submitting all materials before the deadline.

We utilize a rolling admission for the MPH program and enroll students in the program each fall semester. The application deadline for fall enrollment is early August, please check this page for the specific date.

Financial aid is available to Graduate/Professional students at Wingate University in the form of Federal Direct Student Loan eligibility.  A student's financial aid package may include eligibility for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan, or combination of both loan types. If you are interested in utilizing student loans to assist with your educational expenses, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please be sure to have your results sent to Wingate University, school code: 002985.

Tips for completing the FAFSA

• Question 29: "When you begin the xxxx-xxxx school year, what will be your grade level?"
  • Answer: 1st Year Graduate/Professional
• Question 30: "When you begin the xxxx-xxxx school year, what degree or certificate will you be working on?"
  • Answer: Graduate or Professional Degree
• Question 47: "At the beginning of the xxxx-xxxx school year, will you be working on a master's or doctorate program?"
  • Answer: Yes

You do not need to enter your Parental Information on the FAFSA.  You will be considered Independent for Financial Aid purposes and Wingate University does not require that you provide your parental information.If you are not eligible to complete the FAFSA and interested in pursuing a private educational loan, please email finaid@wingate.edu so that we can provide you with information about private loan options.  

We use Canvas.

All courses are completely online. Courses delivered by public health faculty will be asynchronous, meaning that all lectures will be taped and students will be engaging in self-directed learning. All materials will be accessible through Canvas the online platform. Courses delivered by the Business Program will be synchronous online, with live lectures. Students will be able to download both platforms to their computer, mobile device or tablet.

The readings and required textbooks will be available online through the Wingate University Library. Students may opt to purchase hard copies of textbooks if they so wish.

Students in the MPH program will engage with the Business Program and learn about organizational management of healthcare systems. The credits obtained will go towards the MPH degree. 

The MPH program is offered as a full-time and part-time program. The program must be completed within 5 years from when the student enrolled in the program.

Yes, students will engage in the Applied Practice and Integrated Learning Experience in year 2 of the curriculum. Students will be placed at an approved practicum site in the community. The required hours for the practicum is 250 hours after which students will also be required to complete a written product on their work in the practicum.

No, formal thesis is required for graduation. However, as part of the applied practice, students will be required to develop a final scholarly product, either video, or other written or non-written work. For the integrated learning experience, students will be required to develop and submit a proposal related to addressing a public health topic, and develop a written scholarly product as part of the semester course.

Yes, students can independently identify a practicum site in their specific geographic region. However, before registering for the applied practice course, students must get approvals for the site from the Director of MPH Program. The site must also be willing to sign a partnership agreement with Wingate and there must be an individual who will serve as the site preceptor. Students will be expected to work closely with their faculty advisor on this before placement can be made.