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Graduate Program in Public Health: Admissions Criteria
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Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
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Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institution courses.
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If you are applying for concurrent degrees in the College of Medicine, College of Nursing or College of Health Related Professions, then transcripts only need to be sent to those primary programs.
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If you have completed all or part of your education abroad, you are required to have a course-by-course, educational credential evaluation completed by an approved agency. This evaluation must include a breakdown of each course by name, U.S. equivalent semester hours, and the corresponding letter grade.
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Any evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is acceptable. For additional information, consult the NACES website for a list of current members or contact the Office of Admissions.
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Our entering classes are small and admission preference is given to New York State residents and to individuals who have completed their prerequisite courses in the United States.
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An undergraduate record with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the major course of study is preferred.
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Appropriate completion of the GPPH program application.
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Letters of recommendation
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For students pursuing only the GPPH degree: Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted addressing the applicant’s scholastic ability and professional experience or interest as it applies to public health issues.
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For students pursuing concurrent degrees: In addition to the required letters of recommendation for the primary program, applicants must submit one letter of recommendation unless the AMCAS or other primary program letters (or evaluations) speak directly to the applicant’s interest or experience in public health.
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For students with a master’s degree or baccalaureate degree, Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Medical College Application Test (MCAT), Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Dental Admission Test (DAT) or Optometry Admission Test (OAT) scores received within five years of application are required for admission. A score of 1100 or higher is preferred.
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For the applicant who has earned a degree higher than a master’s degree (e.g. PhD, MD, DO, DDS, etc.), graduate entrance examinations will be waived if official transcripts from an accredited school are submitted.
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Proof of licensure must be submitted for licensed health professionals.
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required of applicants from non-English speaking nations. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required.
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A $45 non-refundable application fee made payable to SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
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