Population Health Sciences Admission Requirements
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Eligibility Requirements
Typically, applicants hold:
- One year of graduate level biostatistics and one year of epidemiology or other research methods training with a B or better.
- Demonstrated superior academic performance
- Experience in research settings preferred, and the ability to engage in quantitative or qualitative research
Admissions Process
Complete applications contain the following, with a January 1, 11:59pm (EST) priority deadline and May 1, 11:59pm (EST) final one:
- Submitted application and nonrefundable $80 fee
- A master's degree in public health or a master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, economics, or other discipline with quantitative training OR a PharmD, MD, or other relevant doctoral degree. A master’s degree is not required for those who have recently completed a Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program.
- Unofficial transcripts from any college attended
- A personal statement of two pages describing:
- educational expectations
- career aspirations
- research experience
- special qualifications
- which faculty or research programs at UMass Chan with which you would like to engage
- Resume or CV
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to assess past academic performance, research experience, and prospective success in doctoral level work
- International applicants are required to submit an official course-by-course evaluation from a NACES member and unofficial TOEFL or IELTS scores.