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Admission Criteria   Financial Assistance
Application Materials   - Application
Application Deadlines   - Phlot Public Health
Application Process   - Fellowships
Costs   - Assistantships
SOPHAS   - Diversity Awards

 

 

Admission CriteriaTop of page link


M.S. or M.P.H.
Applicants to the Masters programs at the School of Public Health must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized college and have at least a 3.0 grade point average to be considered for admission.

Dr.P.H.
Applicants to the Dr.P.H. program must have an M.P.H. or other graduate degree with substantial public health content and demonstrated ability to excel at graduate work; a minimum of 2 years of work in the field of public health is required.

Ph.D.
Applicants to the Ph.D. programs must hold a master’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing, although exceptional students with bachelor’s degrees will be considered. However, the Departments of Biomedical Sciences and
Environmental Health Sciences based at the Wadsworth Laboratories accept students directly into their Ph.D. programs upon completion of a bachelors degree.

 

Application MaterialsTop of page link

In addition to the application, the following materials are required:

- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or MCAT scores
- Three references from persons familiar with your academic qualifications
- Personal Statement about your educational and professional goals
- TOEFL score (international students)

*The GRE/TOEFL Institution Code for the University at Albany is 2532.

Read FAQs about the application process here (pdf)

 

Application DeadlinesTop of page link




   

Deadline for Fall 08

Deadline for Spring 08
Degree Application type Domestic International Domestic International

M.P.H.

SOPHAS

4/1/2008**

4/1/2008 10/31/2007 10/1/2007
MS

SOPHAS

4/1/2008**

4/1/2008 10/31/2007 10/1/2007
MS Epidemiology SOPHAS 6/30/2008 6/30/2008 10/31/2007 10/1/2007
MS Biostatistics SOPHAS 6/30/2008 6/30/2008 10/31/2007 10/1/2007

DrPH

SOPHAS

1/1/2008

1/1/2008    

MD/MPH*

SOPHAS

4/1/2008

4/1/2008 10/31/2007 10/1/2007

PhD Biomedical Sciences

U Albany

1/1/2008

1/1/2008 11/1/2007 11/1/2007

PhD Environ. Health Sciences

U Albany

1/15/2008

1/15/2008 11/1/2007 11/1/2007

PhD Epidemiology & Biostatistics

SOPHAS

6/30/2008

6/1/2008 11/30/2007 11/1/2007

Certificate

U Albany

Rolling Admission

Rolling Admission

* Students MUST apply separately to the Albany Medical College

**Applications for master's degree programs for Fall '08 are still being accepted

 

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For students seeking admission for Fall 2007 and beyond, the School of Public Health has changed the application process to a centralized application service. Students applying for an MPH, MS, DrPH, MD/MPH or PhD in Epidemiology & Biostatistics must apply through the website http://www.sophas.org/

Those students applying for a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences as well as those students applying for a Certificate should follow the University of Albany admissions process through the website http://www.albany.edu/graduate/

- For students applying through SOPHAS, they should use the GRE and TOEFL designation code for SOPHAS, which is 5688

If submitting MCAT scores through SOPHAS, they is no code used; however, the student should refer to SOPHAS Schools of Public Health Application Service.


CostsTop of page link



Tuition* Semester Year
In-State $3,450 $6,900
Out-of-State/International $5,250 $10,500

*cost of tuition is based on 12 credits per semester, charges are current as of Spring 2007
*current semester charges are posted on the main University at Albany website at http://www.albany.edu/studentaccounts/charges.htm
*Students will be REQUIRED to register for internship credits in the semester in which they participate in their internship. Additional summer internship tuition may apply.


Financial AssistanceTop of page link




Public Health Management Leaders of Tomorrow (PHLOT) Tuition Assistance

Public Health Management Leaders of Tomorrow

The Public Health Management Leaders of Tomorrow Program is a New York State (NYS) Senate-sponsored initiative that provides:

  • Tuition Assistance to NY state and county health department staff; and,
  • Internship Awards to enrolled MPH and DrPH students for internships in county health departments in NYS or at the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH).

The program was founded in 2006 in response to impending public health workforce shortages, due to retirement and attrition, and to strengthen the public health infrastructure in NYS. The program provides (a) opportunities for state and county health department personnel to enhance their skills in public health and (b) practical hands-on learning experience for MPH and DrPH students in health departments across the state.

Summary

The NYS Senate added funds to the NYSDOH budget to support public health graduate education for state and county health department employees at the University at Albany School of Public Health.

The funds can be used to:

  • (1) cover cost of tuition and fees for health department staff who pursue part-time study, either in: non-degree study, in one of the School's two Certificate programs or in an MPH or DrPH degree program;
  • (2) provide tuition support and a stipend up to $25,000 for one year of study for health department staff who take a leave from their job to pursue an MPH or DrPH degree full-time (limit of two students per year); or,
  • (3) cover tuition for health department staff to participate in the Northeast Regional Public health Leadership Institute (NEPHLI)

    Because the SPH offers many courses online, staff from across the state can take advantage of these opportunities. Traditional classroom courses are offered on the SPH campus, scheduled either one or two days per week. Several courses are scheduled for the evening to accommodate students with full-time work schedules. Courses are rigorous and online courses fill up quickly. Interested employees should enroll well in advance of the start of the semester. Academic calendars can be found at: http://www.albany.edu/catalogs_calendars_schedules/acad_cal.html

    Eligibility

    Full-time employees at a NYS county health department or the NYSDOH with a commitment to pursue graduate-level public health courses and an interest in assuming a leadership role in public health are eligible to apply.

    Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Funding will be based on availability.

    To be eligible for continued funding, the Leader of Tomorrow must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    Covered fees

    The program covers in-state tuition and University fees, excluding application fee, student-incurred late fees, and TIPP fees. A 3-credit graduate course is approximately $1,000 (including tuition and fees).

    Application Procedure

    Interested applicants MUST submit:

    (1) A University at Albany graduate application specific to the degree of interest (completed online or downloaded from the University Graduate Admissions website: http://www.albany.edu/graduate/). AND

    (2) A Public Health Management Leaders of Tomorrow supplemental application.  (click on link for the application)

    The original full application packet MUST be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. In addition, a copy of the complete application MUST be submitted to the School of Public Health at the address below in order to be considered for funding under this program:

    Address:

    Office of the Dean,
    School of Public Health
    University at Albany
    One University Place
    Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456

    Phone: (518) 402-0283
    Fax: (518) 402-0329
    Email: BKirkwood@uamail.albany.edu

    ALL applicants must submit:

  • The Completed University at Albany Graduate Application (including the required Application Fee)
  • The Completed PHmLOT Supplemental Application (including the Personal Statement, Letter of Support from Current Supervisor, and Resume or CV

    Note: If you are currently enrolled in courses at the University at Albany School of Public Health, work full-time at the NYSDOH or a county health department, and wish to participate in this program, please submit the supplemental application only.

    -Fellowships-


    The David Axelrod Fellowship

    The David Axelrod Fellowship was founded in 1994 in honor of the former New York State Health Commissioner, for the purpose of promoting academic and creative excellence in public health. Dr. Axelrod's career exemplified an activist, innovative vision of the role of public health policy. Special foundation funds are available to support a single Master's level student every year. You can now read profiles of previous year's recipients.

    Fields: Students enrolling in any of the programs at the School of Public Health are eligible for this award. These include Epidemiology, Biometry and Statistics, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Health and Toxicology, Health Policy and Management and the interdepartmental Masters of Public Health.

    Stipend: The Fellowship provides between $10,000 and $12,000 for the academic year and also includes a full tuition scholarship.

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency and must have completed an application for graduate study at the University. M.S. and M.P.H. applicants are eligible to compete for this award. The award is for entering students only. Applications will be reviewed by the faculty of the School and the Axelrod Endowment Committee.

    Applications: Applicants should submit a resume and a brief essay discussing their interests and outlining their goals in public health and public service. These materials will be forwarded to the Axelrod comitte along with the applicants admission packet. The comittee meets in early April to choose the fellow for the following year. Only students admitted to the school by then will be considered. Resume and essays should be sumitted to

    Address:

    David Axelrod Fellowship
    c/o Anthony Torres
    Dean, School of Public Health
    University at Albany
    One University Place
    Rensselaer, NY 12144-3456

     
    Phone: (518) 402-0283
     
    Fax: (518) 402-0329
     
    Email: Atorres@uamail.albany.edu
     

     

    The William Randolf Hearst FoundationTop of page link
    Endowed Fellowship in Public Health

    The School of Public Health strongly embraces racial diversity in the student body and is committed to improving the health status of minority populations. The Hearst Fellowship of the School of Public Health promotes academic and creative excellence in public health among students from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The fellowship is available to support incoming minority students. It is intended that fellowship recipients use their degrees to improve the practice of public health among minority populations. You can now read profiles of previous year's recipients.

    Fields: Students enrolling in any of the departments or professional programs at the School of Public Health are eligible. These include Epidemiology, Biometry and Statistics, Health Policy, Management and Behavior, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Health and Toxicology and the interdepartmental professional programs.

    Stipend: Range

    Eligibility: Minority applicants who are citizens of the USA are eligible to compete for this award. Only entering students who will pursue the M. S. or M.P.H. degree will be considered.

    Minority Status: Applicants must be members of one of the following under-represented racial groups:

    -African-American- a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
    -Latino- a person having origins in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
    -Native American- a person descended from any of the original peoples of North America and who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition (includes American Indians and Alaskan Natives).
    Stipend: The fellowship provides a full tuition scholarship and a $10,000 stipend for one academic year.

    Applications: Applicants should submit a resume and a brief essay discussing their interest in being considered for the fellowship and outlining their goals related to public health and public service. These materials will be forwarded to the Hearst committee along with the applicant’s admissions packet.

    All materials will be reviewed by the Diversity and Recruitment Committee . The committee meets in April to choose the fellow for the following year. Only students admitted to the school by then will be considered. Preference will be given to those applicants who are committed to minority health, community services and leadership.

    Please submit a resume and letter requesting consideration by April 1 to:

    Address: Hearst Fellowship
    Diversity and Recruitment Committee
    c/o Anthony Torres
    School of Public Health
    University at Albany
    One University Place
    Rensselaer, NY 12144
     
    Phone: (518) 402-0283
     
    Fax: (518) 402-0329
     
    Email: Atorres@uamail.albany.edu
     

    -Graduate Assistantships-Top of page link

    Graduate Assistantships are awarded to a limited number of qualified students each year. Students work up to 20 hours a week in either a research or administrative fashion. To apply contact your department of interest for information regarding avaliable positions.

     

    Diversity AwardsTop of page link

    The University at Albany offers competitive, merit-based Diversity Teaching/Research Fellowships to graduate students who will contribute to the diversity of the student body in their graduate or professional program. Diversity Fellows will be expected to teach and/or assist with a faculty member's research over the course of their graduate program. While students new to the University at Albany will receive first priority, funding permitting, currently enrolled doctoral candidates who have completed all degree requirements but the dissertation ("ABD") may apply for assistance under this program, and current Graduate Assistants and Teaching Assistants may also apply for a supplement to their current stipends if such a stipend can be demonstrated to enhance their retention in graduate studies.

    Eligibility: (Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency and must have completed an application for graduate study at the University.) The Selection Committee will give special consideration tostudents who are of a race or ethnicity that is underrepresented in our graduate and professionalprograms but will not make awards solely on that basis and every applicant will be evaluated on his orher own merits.

     Applications: For n ew students, fellowship deadline corresponds with applicant's departmental deadline financialassistance. For deadlines, access the following link: http://www.albany.edu/graduate/

    Current UAlbany Students need to submit no later than April 15.

     The complete application can be found at the following link:

    Diversity Fellowship(link opens as a PDF)

     


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