BPH program information for transfer students

Transfer applicants must complete the University of Florida transfer admissions application.

Application deadline

The application deadline for Summer B and Fall 2026 is February 15, 2026. Decisions will be released by April 1, 2026.

Minimum requirements

A minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
A minimum 3.0 prerequisite GPA, with a “C” or better in all prerequisite courses.
AA degree or 60 transferable credits (including general education and major prerequisites)
- All transfer applicants applying from public Florida postsecondary institutions must earn an AA degree to be eligible for any major in the College of Public Health and Health Professions.

Required prerequisite courses

Biology (BSC1005/2005 or BSC1010/2010)
Statistics (STA2023)
General Psychology (PSY1012/2012)
Advanced Writing (ENC2210 or equivalent)

AP, IB, or AICE credit is accepted for any prerequisite course.

Conditional Admission

If you are conditionally admitted to the program for the Fall semester and require a prerequisite course to be done over the Summer, then the course must be successfully completed by the end of the Summer A semester (July 1^st), so we have enough time to finalize your admissions decision.
If you are conditionally admitted to the program for the Summer B semester and require a prerequisite course to be done over the Spring, then the course must be successfully completed by the end of that semester (May 15^th), so we have enough time to finalize your admissions decision.

BPH Transfer Students-Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Program Questions:*
Please make a selection from our drop down menu.
A variety of factors are used in making admissions decisions, such as specific course performance, academic performance over time, career goals, content and quality of personal essay, and relevant experiences.
Yes.
A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite courses, as well as all General Education and Gordon Rule courses. However, you must have a 3.0 overall and prerequisite GPA to be considered for admission.
We strongly encourage students to meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester.
The deadline for Summer B and Fall is February 15.
We strongly encourage you to have a back-up plan; if you are not admitted into the program you are required to select another major/program of study.
Yes, during the summer months. Such travel plans are made through the International Center and require an advisor’s approval.
Admission decisions will be released by early June.
Although you are expected to meet the minimal GPA requirements, there are choices you can make to strengthen your application. If you did poorly in a course or courses that you normally are strong in, take a more advanced course or courses to show you can do the work. The admissions committee does take into account your pattern of performance over time.
If there is something you think it would be helpful for the admissions committee to know, then include an explanation with your application. They will consider that information in the context of the consistency of your performance in different semesters. If you are having medical or interpersonal issues affecting your academic performance, the most important thing you can do is get the right help. Be responsible and ensure you are addressing the issues creating the academic concerns. In addition, sometimes students have learning disabilities that are not diagnosed until college. If you suspect this might be part of any academic struggles, consult the Disability Resources Center.

Course equivalencies

FLORIDA PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES	BSC2005/ BSC2010	ENC2210
Eastern Florida State College	BSCC1005/BSCC1010	ENC2210
Broward College	BSC1005/ BSC2010	ENC2210
College of Central Florida	BSC1005/ BSC2010	ENC2210
Chipola College	BSC1005/ BSC2010	ENC2210
Daytona State College	BSC1005/ BSC1010C	ENC2210
Florida State College at Jacksonville	BSC1005/ BSC2010C	ENC2210
Florida Keys Community College	BSC1005/ BSC1010	GEB3213
Gulf Coast State College	BSC1005/ BSC2010	ENC2210
Hillsborough Community College	BSC1005/ BSC2010	ENC2210
Indian River State College	BSC1005/ BSC2010	ENC2210

Information session

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