Admissions Requirements
To apply to the MS in Neuromotor Science program, you must have the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
Application
Students must apply through the SOPHAS Centralized Application Service. The documents listed below will all be submitted through SOPHAS.
Letters of Recommendation
You’ll need three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your potential for graduate study. At least one should be from a faculty member who is familiar with your academic abilities.
Statement of Goals
Write a one-page statement articulating why you want to attend the Neuromotor Science MS program at Temple. State your career goals and research interests.
GRE Scores
Submission of GRE scores is not required, though submitting scores with any or all parts above the 50th percentile can strengthen your application. Applicants may submit official GRE scores directly to SOPHAS using the Temple University College of Public Health SOPHAS code: 0151.
Résumé
Submit a current copy with your application materials.
Transcript
Submit official transcripts from all the undergraduate and graduate institutions you’ve attended. Please mail all of your official transcripts to the following address.
SOPHAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9111
Watertown, MA 02471
Interview
Students may be invited to interview with the program faculty. An interview may take place in person or through technology if costs prohibit you from traveling to Temple.
Laptop Requirement
Laptops are integrated into the curriculum at the College of Public Health to improve opportunities for active learning and provide greater access to specialized software and required tools in and out of the classroom. Incoming students are required to have a laptop that meets certain minimum hardware specifications. Review full laptop requirements.
Additional Requirements for International Students
- For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL is required with a minimum score of 79 on the iBT. These scores should be sent officially to SOPHAS using the SOPHAS-specific TOEFL code of: 5688.
- A WES evaluation is required for applicants who completed their degree outside of the United States. This can be requested and submitted through SOPHAS.
Application Deadlines
Fall term: June 1
Spring term: Nov. 1
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