Application Requirements
DrPH
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Application Requirements
Requirements for admission to the DrPH program are generally more stringent than those for the MPH or MS degree programs. Considerable attention is given to the match between the expertise of the faculty and the specific interests of the candidate.
Applicants for admission must have completed a master’s degree program accredited in the United States or its equivalent and must have demonstrated academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. Students that do not possess a Master of Public Health (MPH) must complete fifteen credits of Public Health core coursework in the areas of biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, and social and behavioral sciences. In addition, applicants must have a minimum of five years professional experience within a public health or health-related setting.
Students who have graduated from an institution outside of the United States must have an official course by course evaluation of foreign transcripts through the World Education Services (WES) and show a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Applicants are expected to have academic credentials equivalent to those required for admissions to PhD programs. For more detailed information, consult the Rutgers School of Public Health catalogue.
The following must be submitted:
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS1 |
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Required from an accredited school in the US or Canada; International applicants see footnote below |
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ESSAY ON STATEMENT OF GOALS |
Addresses why the DrPH is of interest at this stage of their career, key knowledge, leadership experience, and skills they hope to gain from the program, and how the degree will help to advance their leadership in the field of public health. |
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION |
Three letters are required |
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ESSAY ON STATEMENT OF GOALS |
Required |
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PREREQUISITE COURSES |
Varies Department of Specialization |
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RESUME |
Required |
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TOEFL or IELTSb |
Required for students educated outside the US in Non-English speaking countries, or a passing score in the English Portion of the ECFMG |
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GRADUATE RECORD EXAM (GRE)2 |
Optional |
NOTES
1For students who obtained a degree in a country other than the U.S. or Canada, a course-by-course evaluation of their transcripts is required unless an advanced degree has been earned in the U.S. SOPHAS only accepts transcript evaluations by the World Education Services Inc. (WES). It is the responsibility of the student to obtain this evaluation.
2OPTIONAL scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or its equivalent (e.g. MCAT, GMAT). Applicants may choose to submit GRE or equivalent scores if they feel it will strengthen their application. However, not submitting GRE scores will not negatively impact a student’s application.