The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS) and School of Health Sciences & Practice (SHSP) programs accept international students. Due to funding limitations and budgetary restraints for international travel, the GSBMS will only accept applications to the Ph.D. program from international students if they are currently residing in the U.S. with an F1 visa. To apply to the School of Medicine you must be a U.S. citizen, hold an unconditional permanent resident card, have DACA status or Canadian citizenship.
Below you’ll find the additional information for international applicants for each program. All international applicants must also meet the general admissions requirements of each program, found on the program’s webpages.
English Language Requirements: TOEFL and IELTS
Our program requires a strong command of the English language. In order to ensure your success, we require a TOEFL or IELTS score from the following students:
- Those whose native language is not English;
- Those from countries where English is one of the official languages, but not necessarily the first language of the majority of the population;
- Those from countries where English is not a native language, although available as a language of instruction at all or some levels of schooling;
- Those whose transcripts are not in English or are from schools in non-English speaking countries
For more information on these tests, please contact Educational Testing Service (TOEFL), PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000; telephone (609) 921-9000; e-mail: toefl@ets.org.
If test scores are older than two years, the applicant may be required to take the test again.
Score Requirements by Program
MPH Generalist, MS in Epidemiology (SHSP)
A minimum cumulative TOEFL score of 4.0-4.5 is required. Send TOEFL scores directly to www.sophas.aspph.org (SOPHAS code: 5688).
On the IELTS, we require a minimum score of Band 6.5.
MS in Speech Language Pathology (SHSP)
A minimum cumulative TOEFL score of 5.0 to 5.5 with no score than a 5.0 in each of the four (4) sections. Send TOEFL scores directly to www.csdcas.org (CSDCAS code: 1220).
On the IELTS, we require a minimum score of Band 7.
Doctor of Public Health (SHSP)
A minimum cumulative TOEFL score of 5.0 to 5.5. Send TOEFL scores directly to www.sophas.aspph.org (SOPHAS code: 5688).
On the IELTS, we require a minimum score of Band 7.
DPT (SHSP)
A minimum cumulative TOEFL score of 4.0–4.5 is required. Send TOEFL scores to PTCAS; TOEFL Code: 5312
On the IELTS, we require a minimum score of Band 7. Our school/institution number is 2592 - send directly to our school.
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBMS)
TOEFL/IELTS Scores: applicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (ETS institution code: 2553). Applicants who earned a previous degree from an institution where English was the official language of instruction may request a waiver in writing. If the institution is located in a country where English is not the official or most common language, documentation confirming English-language instruction is required. The Graduate School reserves the right to approve or deny waiver requests.
If test scores are older than two years, the applicant may be required to take the test again.
Foreign Transcript Evaluation
All foreign transcripts must be translated into English and evaluated by a NACES-member service, including conversion to U.S. credit hours, cumulative GPA, and course grades. The issuing institution must send official transcripts directly to the evaluation service. Once the evaluation is complete, the evaluator should forward the report to the centralized application system (CAS), if used for your program, or directly to the GSBMS Office of Admissions.
You may use one of the services below:
- World Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
- Institute of Foreign Credential Services (IFCS) - use the application code "DISNY" to receive a small discount
- SpanTran: TEC
This is the applicant's responsibility. We cannot guarantee that your application will be reviewed if we do not receive these materials by the deadline date.
Financing
Eligibility for Federal Financial Aid is limited to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents. Candidates applying without US Citizenship or Permanent Residency are strongly encouraged to explore financing options before proceeding with the application process.
Application Deadlines
International applications have an earlier deadline and may be limited in when they can start. Application deadlines for international applicants are:
M.P.H. Programs:
- Fall: June 15
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 15
Dr.P.H. Programs:
- Fall start only: April 1
Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Program:
- Summer start only: January 15
Speech-Language Pathology Program:
- Fall start only: January 15
GSBMS Ph.D. Program:
- Fall start only: January 1
GSBMS Master of Science Programs:
- Fall start only: May 1
