Admissions and Application Requirements

Thank you for your interest in the Drexel University School of Public Health. We invite you to submit your application for submission, and please see the information below for the necessary support documentation required for each program. If you have any questions concerning your admissions application, our admissions office personnel are ready to assist you.

All master's and doctoral programs at the School of Public Health begin in the Fall of each year. The Certificate in Epidemiology and Biostatistics begins in both the Fall and Winter term. Please check the individual program websites for specific application deadlines.

Application deadline: Rolling admission. Applications are continually reviewed.

1. Complete your application through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) available at www.sophas.org

2. Arrange to have the following sent directly to SOPHAS:

    a. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
    b. Three (3) letters of recommendation
    c. Essay
    d. Resume
    e. IELTS or TOEFL results for non-native English speakers
    f. World Education Service evaluation of all foreign transcripts
       (international applications only)

3. Submit results from any one of the following exams to the Drexel University Office of Graduate Admission:

    a. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) – code 2194
    b. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
    c. Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
    d. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Prior to enrolling in the program, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Drexel University encourages students of all majors to apply to the MPH program, however a course in Statistics is highly recommended. Competitive applicants typically have a GPA of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) with GREs of at least 1000. The Admissions Committee holistically reviews each application taking special note of an applicant’s knowledge and motivation toward the public health profession through close evaluation of the applicant’s essay and letters of recommendation.

Executive MPH Program

Application Deadline: Rolling admission. Applications are continually reviewed.

Applicants to the Executive MPH Program must submit the following:

1. Completed application available at www.drexel.edu/em/grad

2. $75 application fee (waived if you apply online)

3. Official transcripts

4. Official results from one of the following exams: GRE, GMAT, LSAT or MCAT taken within the last 5 years. This exam can be waived if the applicant already has a master’s degree from an accredited school in the US.

5. Results from the IELTS or TOEFL exam (non-native English speakers only)

6. World Education Service evaluation of all foreign transcripts (international applications only)

7. Two (2) letters of recommendation

8. Essay describing a current pressing public health issue and why a career in this field appeals to you

9. Resume

Applicants to the Executive MPH program must have a minimum of three years work experience (in any field), and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A course in statistics is highly recommended, but not required. The Admissions Committee considers a variety of factors when reviewing candidates for admission, such as academic performance and the applicant’s decision to pursue a career in public health through close evaluation of the essay and letters of recommendation.
 

Master of Science (MS) in Biostatistics

Application Deadline: June 30^th for Fall admission

Pre-requisites:

    · Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, economics or computer science

    · 2 semesters of Calculus

Applicants to the MS in Biostatistics must submit the following:

1. Completed application available at www.drexel.edu/em/grad

2. $75 application fee (waived if you apply online)

3. Official transcripts

4. Official results from the GRE

5. Results from the IELTS or TOEFL exam (non-native English speakers only)

6. World Education Service evaluation of all foreign transcripts (international applications only)

7. 3 letters of recommendation

8. Essay describing your educational and career goals

9. Resume

Applicants to the MS in Biostatistics program should have strong GRE Quantitative scores as well coursework in mathematics or a related quantitative or science field.
 

Doctoral Programs – DrPH and PhD

Application Deadline: January 15^th – Early Decision

March 15^th – Deadline for Regular Decision

Pre-requisites:

    · Master’s degree in public health or a related field

    · Evidence of applied research skills


Applicants to the doctoral programs must submit the following:

1. Completed application (online or paper) available at www.drexel.edu/em/grad

2. $75 application fee (waived if you apply online)

3. Official transcripts

4. Official results from the GRE

5. Results from the IELTS or TOEFL exam (non-native English speakers only)

6. World Education Service evaluation of all foreign transcripts (international applications only)

7. 3 letters of recommendation

8. Essay describing your educational and career goals including area of dissertation interest

9. CV or Resume

In-person or telephone interviews are required for all finalists. Please check the individual doctoral programs websites for any additional application or admissions requirements.
 

MD/MPH Joint Degree

Application deadline: Rolling

Applicants to the MD/MPH program must first obtain admission to the Drexel University College of Medicine. Once the applicant has been accepted to the College of Medicine, complete the following:

    · School of Public Health Application Release Form (download PDF here);

    · Essay describing what you think is the most pressing public health issue today, and why a career in this field appeals to you.

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Certificate

Application deadline: Rolling, all applicants accepted for Fall or Winter terms

Pre-requisites: Bachelor’s degree


Applicants to the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Certificate must submit the following:

1. Completed application available at www.drexel.com

2. Official transcripts

3. Resume

4. Results from the IELTS or TOEFL exam (non-native English speakers only)

5. World Education Service evaluation of all foreign transcripts (international applications only)

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