MPH in Public Health

A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, with no previous work and/or research experience required.

Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (Applications with foreign educational credentials are required to submit a WES evaluation to SOPHAS.)

Three letters of recommendation. Strength of Recommendation: Recommendations should discuss/evaluate the applicants’ academic and/or professional qualifications and potential for success Credential of Recommender: Is the writer a supervisor, senior professor, etc? Is the person qualified to make the recommendation? Comparison to Others: how the recommender evaluated the applicant against others s/he has taught or supervised Consistency: Recommendations that vary substantially in their overall evaluation may not show clear evidence of the applicant’s potential.

We expect thoughtful and reflective answers and invite applicants to take this opportunity to creatively and honestly communicate their own engagement with global public health and interest in graduate study at NYU. Factors include: Writing Ability: writing style, spelling, grammar, and conciseness Substance: More compelling personal statements demonstrate how the student would benefit from the NYU MPH and that the applicant already has a sophisticated understanding of the field in which you are currently working or intend to work. Congruence with Program Goals: Show an understanding of the degree and describe how the program’s mission and goals will help you achieve your professional and/or academic pursuits. Ability to Follow Directions: The substance of each question in the prompt should be addressed either directly or indirectly somewhere in the statement.

Applicants are asked to include their most recent resume or curriculum vitae so we may consider the following factors: Public Health Experience: Does the applicant have prior work experience in public health or a related field and in particular, public health issues? International Experience: Has the applicant worked internationally and/or in the US on international issues? Does the applicant show evidence of cultural competence? Types of Positions Held: Does the applicant’s work history lend support for success in the program as well as success in a career in public health? Publications: Although not required for admissions, reviewers consider any publications from the applicant, with particular attention to publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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