MPH to PhD in Anthropology Application Process

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Hello all.
I'm seeking some advice and some insight on how to go about the process of applying to a doctorate program in Anthropology as a non-Anthropology degree holder.
I'm interested in the doctorates program at University of South Florida. One reason why  I'm looking at this school in particular is because the university is a partner of the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows program (it's like a scholarship program for returned Peace Corps volunteers).

On the application page, USF strongly advises non-Anthropology degree holders to complete four prerequisite courses BEFORE the start of the program. 
Does this mean I can still apply (submit application December 2020) and be considered as a PhD candidate under the condition that I will take those courses before the start of the program (August 2021)?