Applicants must provide proof of a bachelor’s
degree, graduate degree, or first professional degree
(e.g., MD, DDS, JD) from a regionally accredited college
or university in the United States, or proof of equivalent
degree and training from an acceptable foreign institution
of higher education
Each graduate program has specific requirements,
but common factors considered by the admissions
committee include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Undergraduate overall and upper division GPA (above 3.0 preferred)
- A minimum score on the TOEFL of 550 (paper),
213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based) or a
minimum score on the IELTS of 7.0 for applicants
whose native language is not English
- Public health-related practice, research, or other
relevant experience is highly recommended
- Letters of reference
- Background for and commitment to a career of
scholarly endeavor in the field of study
- CV
- Personal statement
Final recommendations by the SPPH Admissions
Committee are based on competitive evaluation of the
qualifications of the applicant plus consideration of the
availability of space and resources