Masters in Health Care Management

Applicants who have degree coursework from institutions outside of the United States of America and/or non-English-language institutions in Canada must submit a credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES).

A bachelor’s degree

Applicants should complete the Official Transcript Request Form found within the SOPHAS application and send it to all domestic post-secondary colleges and universities attended. All official transcripts and their respective request forms must then be sent directly from the school’s registrar to SOPHAS. All degree conferral documents must contain the student’s first name and last name as well as the degree awarded and the date the degree was conferred.

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation to SOPHAS. At least one recommender should be a former instructor. Applicants are encouraged to verify that all recommendations are submitted in a timely manner in order for the application to be considered complete by the application deadline.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health requires a resumé or curriculum vitae of all applicants outlining education (including dates attended and dates degrees were awarded or are expected to be awarded), work experience (including dates of employment, job title, and description of responsibilities for each position held), and if applicable, a bibliography of publications. Please include specialty board certifications and awards and honors you have earned, and indicate past and current affiliation with all professional, humanitarian, or volunteer organizations. The Experiences and Achievements sections on the SOPHAS application should also be completed.

The Statement of Purpose and Objectives should not exceed 600 words, although SOPHAS allows for a higher word count. In your statement, please describe the following: -Academic and/or professional preparation for a career in public health -Your focused interest in the degree program/department or MPH field of study to which you are applying -Career plans upon completion of the program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health