PhD Admissions Requirements

Application Process and Deadlines:

  • Primary applications are accepted annually for Fall enrollment only through SOPHAS.
  • Application deadline is: January 15, 2026

Admissions Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. While a minimum 3.0 GPA is required, most successful applicants have a higher GPA and often hold a master's degree (e.g., MPH).
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your academic and research potential.
  • A current CV.
  • A Research Statement (max 500 words) submitted as your cover letter on SOPHAS, where you will articulate your research interests and scholarly objectives.
  • While the GRE is not required, we encourage applicants to demonstrate quantitative proficiency through relevant coursework, applied skills listed on your CV, or by submitting GRE scores (code: 0622).

International Applicants:

  • International applicants from non-English speaking schools or countries must submit recent test scores:
    • TOEFL iBT: minimum 90
    • IELTS: minimum 7.0 (no subsection below 6.0)
  • Scores older than two years must be retaken. Applicants who do not meet these requirements must complete coursework at the Intensive English Center before admission.
  • Other English Proficiency tests may be acceptable and can be found in the Graduate School Bulletin.
  • International applicants must submit a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES), a NACES-accredited agency. The evaluation translates all courses to U.S. equivalents and must be completed before the application can be reviewed.

 

Please note:

Transcripts for all degrees earned in schools outside the U.S. or Canada must be evaluated by an agency accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. See section on International Applicants for more information about this process. The requirement for evaluation of transcripts is waived for graduates of foreign medical schools with a current license to practice in the U.S.