Admission Policy
The MPH Program is a part-time program that can be completed in four (4) semesters, and two (2) summer terms, plus the public health Culminating Experience (CE).

	Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
	Official transcripts from all previous postsecondary institution courses. 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. 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. 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 (http://www.naces.org) for a list of current members or contact the Office of Admissions. 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.
	An undergraduate record with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the major course of study is preferred.
	Appropriate completion of the MPH program application.
	Letters of recommendation —For students pursuing only the MPH 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. —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. A graduate entrance examination is required for admission in the MPH Program. Graduate entrance examinations that will be accepted include the following: •*Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Scores of 1100 or above preferred. •Medical College Application Test (MCAT). Scores of 24 or above preferred. •Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Scores of 150 or above preferred. •Dental Admission Test (DAT). Scores of 17 or above preferred. •Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Scores of 300 or above preferred. *GRE Scores received within five years of application are required for admission.
	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.
	Proof of licensure must be submitted for licensed health professionals.
	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required of applicants from non-English speaking nations. A minimum score of 550 is required score for the paper exam of 564 and a minimum score for the computer exam of 180 is required on the TOEFL.
	A $45 non-refundable application fee made payable to SUNY Downstate Medical Center.