Students who pursue the Master of Health Sciences (MHS) degree must be officially admitted to graduate study at Western Carolina University.
Admission criteria include:
- Cumulative grade point average of "B" or higher in all upper-level undergraduate coursework.
- Satisfactory scores on the verbal, quantitative and analytical portions of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Minimum scores are 400 Verbal and 400 Quantitative.
- Three letters of recommendation from instructors or employers who are able to judge aptitude for graduate study.
- A ‘Statement of Goals & Experiences’ essay (Word)
Admission Procedure
Applicants to the program must submit a complete application for admission to the Graduate School according to procedures stated in the Graduate Catalog. Application forms and materials are available from:
Graduate School
109 Cordelia Camp Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828-227-7398
800-369-9854 (toll free)
FAX: 828-227-7480
Students wishing to apply for admission to the Dietetics Internship must be admitted to the MHS program and complete a separate Dietetics Internship application for selective admission. For further information, contact the Dietetics Program Coordinator.
Matriculation and Graduation Information
Congratulations to our Graduates!
- The program is intended for students with a health-related business, education, or clinical background. All MHS core courses and most MHS specialty courses are "hybrid" courses (classroom and on-line with WebCat, WCU’s course management system). MHS courses are taught in the evenings in Asheville, NC.
- Continuous enrollment is required during the academic year (excluding summer) until degree requirements are completed or a leave of absence is approved.
- Students must meet all Western Carolina University requirements for continued matriculation as a student in good standing and for graduation; refer to the Graduate Catalog for the current regulations.
For more information, contact the MHS Program.