Admissions to the MPH degree programs

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Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MPH programs or the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology programs may apply on-line (go to the Physical Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology websites for access to those applications). Applications for these programs may also be downloaded from the appropriate website. If you would like the Admissions Office to send you a packet, CLICK HERE.

Applications for the Doctor of Public Health programs in Epidemiology or Health Policy and Management are not available on-line, however, they may be download from the appropriate website. If you would like the Admissions Office to send you a packet, CLICK HERE.

General Admission Information - Categories

All applicants for our degree or graduate certificate programs must hold a baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited institution. New students are admitted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms for all programs except Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and the Doctoral Programs in Epidemiology and Health Policy and Management. Please see those sections for details. Application review for the MPH programs begins in February for the Summer and Fall terms, and in late September for the Spring term. An acknowledgement of receipt of the application is sent to all applicants.

Students accepted for a particular semester who wish to defer their acceptance to a future semester, must indicate the desired semester of enrollment in a letter to the Assistant Dean for Admissions.  Accepted students may defer their enrollment for one year from the semester of acceptance.  After that they must reapply.

Prerequisite course requirements vary by program, as do work experience requirements.

Matriculated Students

A GPA of 3.0, from the undergraduate institution from which the applicant received his or her degree, is required for those beginning studies as matriculated students (those pursuing a degree). However, the admissions decision is based on a number of factors, including past academic performance (undergraduate and graduate, if any), along with the information contained in the personal statement, recommendations, work experience, community involvement, and school extracurricular activities. (GRE scores are required for the Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and the Doctoral Programs in Epidemiology and Health Policy and Management. Prospective students, whose native language is not English, must also submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores or IELTS (International English Language Testing System).  The ECFMG English Test scores may not be substituted. A separate brochure is available with admissions requirements for international students requiring an I-20 form.

Applications for matriculation in the MPH programs must be completed well in advance of registration. Applications for matriculation for the Fall term must be received by August 1(May 15 for International applicants); for the Spring term, by December 1 (October 15 for International applicants); and, for the Summer term, by May 1(March 15 for International applicants). Non-international applicants  whose application folders are not completed for review in time for registration, may be accepted as non-matriculated students until such time as the review process is completed.

 To enroll as an MPH matriculated student, applicants must submit, either online or in hard copies:

1. A completed application form, signed and dated. (Students may apply on-line. The application packet may also be downloaded from the website or requested from the Admissions Office.
2. A non-refundable application fee of $50 ($100 for international applicants requiring an I-20 form), in the form of a check or money order made payable to New York Medical College.
3. Official transcript(s) of all post-secondary course work sent directly to the Assistant Dean for Admissions of the School of Public Health. Transcripts sent to the student will only be accepted in the School of Public Health's Admissions Office if they are in a sealed envelope with the Registrar's signature across the seal.
4. Foreign transcripts: All applicants with foreign transcripts must obtain an official evaluation of their diplomas and grade sheets from a U.S. Government approved agency. (see International Applicants for a listing) This should include credit hour equivalents with an explanation of the grading system at the foreign institution. Also, the official evaluation should include the cumulative Grade Point Average. The official evaluation should be sent directly to the Admissions Office from the evaluation service. Originals and certified English translations are also required for all official transcripts, grade sheets, diplomas and licenses that are not in English. All transcripts, diplomas and licenses must be on official paper and certified. They must be in envelopes, signed across the seal by a school official. If it is not possible to send originals with the application, original notarized copies must be provided. In this case, students are required to present originals to be witnessed by the Assistant Dean for Admissions after their arrival at the College and before registration.
5. Two completed Recommendation Forms (also on-line or downloadable) in sealed envelopes with the recommender's signature across the seal, or sent directly to the Assistant Dean for Admissions. Recommenders may also complete the recommendation forms on-line. Recommendations may be from college instructors or advisors, or a previous or current employer or work supervisor.
6. A Personal Statement of approximately 250 words, indicating career and professional goals as they relate to graduate school and the program chosen.
7. A resume.
8. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 637 (PBT) – a minimum score of 5 on the essay section, 270 (CBT) – a minimum of score of 5 on the essay section, or 110 (IBT) - no score less than 24 in any of the 4 categories; also accepted is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – a minimum score of Band 7; for all applicants who are in any of the following categories (the speech-language pathology masters program and the doctoral programs have different score requirements):
   a) those whose native language is not English;
   b) those from countries where English is one of the official languages, but not necessarily the first language of the majority of the population;
   c) those from countries where English is not a native language, although available as a language of instruction at all or some levels of schooling;
   d) those whose transcripts are not in English or from schools in non English speaking countries.
   The institution number to use for the TOEFL test is 2592. For information, contact the Educational Testing Service (TOEFL), PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000; telephone (609) 921-9000; e-mail: toefl@ets.org; website: http://www.toefl.org/
   For information about the IELTS test, contact IELTS, Inc., 100 East Corson Street, Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA; phone (626)-564-2954; fax (626)-564-2981; email: ielts@ceii.org; website: www.ielts.org

Note: The ECFMG ENGLISH TEST scores may not be substituted.

1. Proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella, for all students born on or after January 1, 1957. It is strongly recommended that proof of immunization accompany the application; if not submitted at that time, it must be submitted before registration. (See Proof of Immunization Requirement section.)

   An interview may be required.

1. An application form (see above)
2. An application fee (see above)
3. An official copy of their post-secondary transcript(s)
4. A Personal Statement
5. Two Recommendations
6. TOEFL or IELTS scores if appropriate (see above)
7. A resume
8. An interview may be required

Non-matriculated students who wish to change their status to matriculated, must submit in addition to the above:

1. A new Personal Statement
2. A completed Change of Status form

1. An application form (see above).
2. An application fee (see above).
3. Official transcript(s) of undergraduate (post-secondary) course work (see above).
4. Two completed Recommendation Forms (see above).
5. A Personal Statement (see above).
6. TOEFL or IELTS scores if appropriate (see above).
7. A resume
8. An interview may be required.

1. The student presents a physician's written statement that immunization against one or more of these diseases is medically unadvisable. The physician's statement must specify the reason the vaccine is contraindicated and that reason should be consistent with the United States Public Health Service Advisory Committee's statement regarding contraindications. If the physician's statement does not include all diseases, the student must meet the immunization/immunity requirements for those diseases not covered by the statement.
2. The student presents a signed statement indicating an opposition to immunization because of a sincere religious belief.

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