Admissions Requirements
To apply for the Public Health Data Science MS, you must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Application
You will apply using SOPHAS Centralized Application Service. The documents required below will all be submitted through the SOPHAS system.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit three letters of recommendation from professors, employers or colleagues who can speak to your academic abilities. One of these letters should be from a previous professor, advisor or research supervisor.
Transcripts
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
Statement of Goals
Write a 500- to 1,000-word statement of purpose articulating your background, academic and professional goals, and how your interests relate to the PhD program. Express which labs and professors you are interested in working with and why.
Writing Sample
Submit a paper or excerpt that explores an academic topic in some depth, e.g., a thesis chapter, senior or master’s level research paper, or conference paper.
Résumé
A current résumé or CV is required.
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 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: deadline extended to April 15 for international applicants, June 1 for domestic applicants
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.