| Application Deadline |
Fall 2012 Admission: February 15, 2012 |
| Prerequisites |
Bachelor's degree attainment or work in progress. A bachelor's degree must be conferred before attending BUSPH. |
| Test Scores Accepted |
- All applicants to Boston University School of Public Health must submit a standardized test score with their application. Applicants may submit the GRE, MCAT, or GMAT for this program. Please review our test specific reporting codes.
An official test score is required regardless of prior degree(s) attained.
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| Statement of Purpose and Objectives |
Applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose and objectives. This statement is intended to give an applicant the opportunity to submit a narrative describing past education and experience, current research interests, and professional career objectives.
Applicants are encouraged to comment on any or all of the following: plans that the applicant has to use the education and training acquired at BUSPH; the needs and/or challenges the applicant perceives as important in public heath research; and any personal qualities, characteristics, and skills the applicant believes will enable him or her to be successful in a research career. |
| Official Transcripts |
Applicants must have official transcripts for all registered coursework submitted from each institution directly to SOPHAS using their Official Transcript Request Form. This documentation must be sent from the registrar or designated school records official directly to SOPHAS. Official transcripts will not be accepted from the applicant. Photocopies of official transcripts or unofficial records will not be accepted. International transcripts, including study abroad transcripts, may have additional requirements.
If you are currently in a degree program, you are required to submit a current official transcript showing completed coursework and all work in progress. If you are accepted for admission, a final official transcript* after degree conferral must be submitted directly to Boston University prior to matriculation.
*BUSPH reserves the right to re-evaluate your application for admission upon receipt of the final official transcript.
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| Letters of Recommendation |
BUSPH requires three letters of recommendation for the applicant portfolio to be considered complete. If an applicant has been out of school for less than three years, two of the references should be from academic sources and be able to comment on the applicant's ability to undertake graduate study. At least one Reference should be able to comment on an applicant's potential/promise as a public health researcher.
SOPHAS provides an electronic submission process for all letters of recommendation. |
| CV or Resume |
A current resume or curriculum vitae is required. This document is uploaded directly to your SOPHAS application.
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