Independent Graduate Degree Programs

MPH Program

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

FOR NORTH AMERICAN APPLICANTS

1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college
2. Work experience or a strong interest in public health.
3. Two letters of recommendation are necessary.

FOR BRITISH APPLICANTS 

1. A first- or second-class degree.
2. Work experience or a strong interest in public health.
3. Two letters of recommendation are necessary.

FOR APPLICANTS FROM OTHER SYSTEMS OF EDUCATION

1. A bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) with a strong science background.
2. Work experience or a strong interest in public health.
3. Two letters of recommendation are necessary.
4. If English is not the principal language, the applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a 7.0 overall score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). (The University’s TOEFL code is 2864.)

APPLICATION PROCESS

St. George’s University now participates in the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS)—the centralized application service for schools accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). SOPHAS simplifies the process of applying to public health schools and programs. By using SOPHAS, you are able to complete one application and send one set of documents to the centralized service. SOPHAS will verify your coursework for accuracy, calculate your GPA, and send your application to as many public health schools and programs as you wish to designate who utilize the service. To begin your application please visit sophas.org and be sure to first carefully read all Frequently Asked Questions.

MSc and PhD Programs

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

FOR NORTH AMERICAN APPLICANTS 

1. A bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) with a GPA of 3.0 and a strong science background.
2. GRE tests are not required, but a strong GRE performance enhances an application.
3. Two letters of recommendation are necessary.
4. Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.

FOR BRITISH APPLICANTS

Applicants from the United Kingdom system must have a first- or second-class degree.

Two letters of recommendation are necessary.

Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.

FOR APPLICANTS FROM OTHER SYSTEMS OF EDUCATION

1. A bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) with a strong science background.
2. Two letters of recommendation are necessary. 
3. Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
4. If English is not the principal language, the applicant must have achieved a minimum score of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or a 7.0 overall score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). (The University’s TOEFL code is 2864.)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students interested in applying solely to an MSc or PhD program must submit a School of Medicine graduate application and all the supporting documentation.