$65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
$80 for international students.

This program uses the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Score Requirements and Minimum Scores for Regular Admission.
Minimum Scores for Regular Admission
TOEFL iBT: 4.5 (no sub score less than 4) (or 79 for students who took the test prior to January 2026)
IELTS: 6.5 (no sub score less than 6)
Duolingo English Test: 120 (no sub score less than 110)
PTE: 59
More information is available at https://graduate.ua.edu/applicants/international-students/.

At least 3 letters of recommendation.
Applicants should seek out 3 recommenders who are familiar with their skills and abilities.
It is not ideal to have letters written by family or friends.
Applicants should reach out to the Health Studies MA Program Director if more guidance is needed on selecting recommenders.
Quality letters of recommendation are typically at least one page in length.

A Statement of Purpose that details:
Interests in the field of Health Promotion and related fields
Any skills, abilities, or experience applicants may have that would support enrollment in your selected program
Professional goals and aspirations
How the program to which the applicant is applying aligns with the applicant’s goals and aspirations
Any other information the applicants would like to share regarding their qualifications to study at the graduate level at UA. Statements should be approximately 2 pages in length, double-spaced, and the writing should be representative of a potential graduate student. Please be sure to proofread and edit the statement before submitting with the complete application.

Please upload an unofficial transcript for any institution of higher education at which you have completed 15 or more credit hours. Please include a grading scheme if your university does not use a letter-based (e.g. A, A-, B) grading scheme.