Admission Requirements/Information

Master of Science (M.S.)
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Doctor of  of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Applicants to the M.S., M.P.H., and Ph.D. programs in Environmental Health Sciences are expected to meet the following criteria for admission. These criteria are used as a guideline and may be modified in certain instances by the members of the Admissions Committee.

Applicants to the M.S. or Ph.D. program must specify which of the three tracks they plan to study:

Environmental Chemistry
Toxicology
Environmental and Occupational Health

Deadlines:

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January 1 for Ph.D. applicants with consideration for fellowship/assistantship;
March 15 for all others.

February 1 for M.P.H. applicants

April 1 for M.S. applicants

All applicants should apply through SOPHAS

SOPHAS University at Albany codes are:
GRE: 4216
TOEFL: 5688

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Master of Science

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Basic Admission Criteria

Must hold a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing
Satisfactory record of achievement and scholarship
Grade point average of 3.0 or better
Combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.  Consideration will be given to students with other academic backgrounds on a case-by-case basis.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

All applicants must submit GRE scores to be considered for admission. The advanced test in biology, (bio) chemistry, or physics is recommended.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International students are required to submit a score on the TOEFL prior to being considered for admission. The minimal acceptable score is 600 on the paper-based test; 250 on the computer-based test; or 100 on the internet-based test.

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to being considered for admission. Ideally, all three letters should be from former university professors.  For candidates whose academic record predates the application by 5 years or more, supervisors may submit letters of recommendation.

Statement

All applicants must submit a statement explaining their motivation for the proposed course of study. There is no limit to the length of the narrative statement. These statements are judged for grammar and spelling as well as for content. The Admissions Committee evaluates not only the academic preparation of candidates, but also the degree to which the candidate's goals are appropriate for the program.

Master of Public Health

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Applicants to the Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences are expected to meet the following criteria for admission. These criteria are used as a guideline and may be modified in certain instances by the members of the Admissions Committee.

Basic Admission Criteria

Must hold a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing
Grade point average of 3.0 or better
One year of biology (either basic biology or physiology or microbiology)
A college level course in mathematics (algebra) or statistics
A semester of social sciences
Two semesters of chemistry

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

All applicants must submit GRE scores to be considered for admission. Scores on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be substituted for the GRE.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score on the TOEFL prior to be considered for admission. The minimum acceptable score is 600 on the paper-based test; 250 on the computer-based test; or 100 on the internet-based test.

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to being considered for admission. At least one letter must be from a former university teacher.

Statement

All applicants must submit a statement explaining why they wish to pursue a career in public health. There is no limit to the length of the narrative statement. These statements are judged for grammar and spelling as well as for content. The Admissions Committee evaluates not only the academic preparation of candidates, but the degree to which the candidate's goals are appropriate for the program.

Doctor of Philosophy

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Basic Admission Criteria

Must hold a bachelors degree from a college or university of recognized standing
Satisfactory record of achievement and scholarship
Grade point average of 3.0 or better
Combined total of at least 42 credits in biology, chemistry, and mathematis.  Consideration will be given to students with other academic backgrounds on a case-by-case basis.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

All applicants must submit GRE scores to be considered for admission.  The advanced test in biology, (bio) chemistry, or physics is recommended.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

International students are required to submit a score on the TOEFL prior to being considered for admission. The minimal acceptable score is 600 on the paper-based test; 250 on the computer-based test; or 100 on the internet-based test.

Letters of Recommendation

All applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation prior to being considered for admission. Ideally, all three letters should be from former university professors.  For candidates whose academic record predates the application by 5 years or more, supervisors may submit letters of recommendation.

Statement

All applicants must submit a statement explaining their motivation for the proposed course of study. There is no limit to the length of the narrative statement. These statements are judged for grammar and spelling as well as for content. The Admissions Committee evaluates not only the academic preparation of candidates, but also the degree to which the candidate's goals are appropriate for the program.