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Master of Public Health (MPH) Admission Requirements
North American Applicants
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college, with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
British Applicants
A first or second class degree
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
Other Models of Education
A Bachelor’s Degree, BSc or equivalent with a strong science background
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 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 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Admission Requirements
North American Applicants
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 and a strong science background
GRE tests are not required, but a strong GRE performance enhances an application
Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have at least a 3.0 GPA in microbiology courses
Two letters of recommendation
Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement
British Applicants
Applicants in the United Kingdom system must have a first or second class degree.
Two letters of recommendation
Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have strong scores in microbiology courses
Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
Other Models of Education
A Bachelor’s Degree, BSc or the equivalent with a strong science background
Two letters of recommendation
Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have strong scores in microbiology courses
Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 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 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Master of Education (M.Ed.) admission requirements:
A bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Minimum one year (but ideally at least 3-5 years) of professional experience, including teaching experience
Content area expertise
Strong writing and analytical skills
Commitment/passion for teaching, learning and leadership
When applying, candidates must submit the following:
All official post-secondary transcripts
A professional resume
A 3-5 page academic writing sample
A 2-3 page personal statement
Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional)
Applicants must also indicate which track they are applying for Global Education, Health Education, or Medical Education)
Select applicants will be invited for a virtual interview with the program director. Applicants can expect to complete a real-time writing task during the interview.
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Fill out the form to connect with SGU about your education. One of our current students or admission advisors will reach out and give you more information about our programs.
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Application
Application Process for All Programs Other Than MPH
To apply for admission into the St. George’s University School of Graduate Studies, please submit the following:
Application fee: $50
Check or money order made payable to St. George’s University; or
Electronic payment via PayPal
Passport-sized photograph with your name printed on the back
Financial information
Academic transcripts: Official degree-bearing transcripts must be submitted by the undergraduate institution. (If you are applying before completion of your undergraduate program, please provide current transcript.)
Other academic work: Submit official transcripts of graduate course work, other coursework, or academic certificates from all other institutions attended.
Standardized examination scores: Official scores must be sent directly to SGU by the testing agency.
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if English is not your principal language.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors.
Essays: A personal statement with a maximum of 1,500 words.
Application for MPH Program
St. George’s University now participates in the centralized application service for schools accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
The Public Health Application Service (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.
All applications to the stand alone (42 credit) master of public health must be made through SOPHAS
To begin your application please visit
http://www.sophas.org/
and be sure to first carefully read all Frequently Asked Questions
.
Admissions Process
The Office of Admissions will acknowledge receipt of your application within two weeks of its arrival. You will be informed of any more required supporting documents at that time. You will receive notice when your application file is complete.
Within a month of receiving your complete application and supporting documentation, we will review your application to determine whether we will require an interview with you.
Interviews may be conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East, the Caribbean or other locations that best serve the diverse applicant pool.
Admission Deadlines for August and May Enrollment
The Master of Public Health program begins classes in mid-August and again in mid-May. The Faculty Student Selection Committee utilizes a rolling admission policy; therefore applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The final deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documentation is June 15th of the current year for the August class and March 15th for the May class.
Prospective candidates should note that entering classes are highly competitive and applications completed early have the advantage of being reviewed at the beginning of the admissions process.
The time necessary to secure official transcripts, standardized test scores and letters of recommendation should be taken into consideration. The Committee reserves the right to defer an application to the following semester if there are no available seats.
Start Your Application
Email Inquiry:
admission@sgu.edu
Toll Free From USA and Canada:
1 800-899-6337 ext 1280
From outside USA and Canada:
+1 631-665-8500 ext 1380
Toll Free From United Kingdom:
0800 1699061 ext 1380
Apply to SGU School of Graduate Studies
Dual-Degree Programs
Candidates interested in dual medical degrees must apply using SOPHAS. Those applying for dual veterinary degree programs must complete a School of Veterinary Medicine application and the Graduate Addendum.
Those applying for a dual-degree program will be reviewed by the Faculty Student Selection Committee for the Medical or Veterinary Medicine program first. Upon acceptance, an interview will be conducted by an appropriate representative of the requested program of study, and the Dean of Graduate Studies and faculty members will review the request for the dual degree program.
Get in Touch
Sharing your information gives you direct access to a dedicated enrollment counselor and tailored materials based on your specific interests.
Contact admissions with your specific questions
Thank you for your interest in St. George’s University. We look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have. Please fill out the form for the school of your choice, and a current student or St. George’s University representative will follow up with you.
1 (800) 899-6337
admissions@sgu.edu
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Apply
Request Info
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Skip to main content
Skip to footer
School of Graduate Studies
Admissions
Apply
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Requirements
Master of Public Health (MPH) Admission Requirements
North American Applicants
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or college, with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
British Applicants
A first or second class degree
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
Other Models of Education
A Bachelor’s Degree, BSc or equivalent with a strong science background
Work experience or a strong interest in public health
Two letters of recommendation
If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 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 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Admission Requirements
North American Applicants
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 and a strong science background
GRE tests are not required, but a strong GRE performance enhances an application
Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have at least a 3.0 GPA in microbiology courses
Two letters of recommendation
Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement
British Applicants
Applicants in the United Kingdom system must have a first or second class degree.
Two letters of recommendation
Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have strong scores in microbiology courses
Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
Other Models of Education
A Bachelor’s Degree, BSc or the equivalent with a strong science background
Two letters of recommendation
Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have strong scores in microbiology courses
Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 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 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Master of Education (M.Ed.) admission requirements:
A bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Minimum one year (but ideally at least 3-5 years) of professional experience, including teaching experience
Content area expertise
Strong writing and analytical skills
Commitment/passion for teaching, learning and leadership
When applying, candidates must submit the following:
All official post-secondary transcripts
A professional resume
A 3-5 page academic writing sample
A 2-3 page personal statement
Two letters of recommendation (one academic, one professional)
Applicants must also indicate which track they are applying for Global Education, Health Education, or Medical Education)
Select applicants will be invited for a virtual interview with the program director. Applicants can expect to complete a real-time writing task during the interview.
Want to Learn More?
Fill out the form to connect with SGU about your education. One of our current students or admission advisors will reach out and give you more information about our programs.
Request Information
Application
Application Process for All Programs Other Than MPH
To apply for admission into the St. George’s University School of Graduate Studies, please submit the following:
Application fee: $50
Check or money order made payable to St. George’s University; or
Electronic payment via PayPal
Passport-sized photograph with your name printed on the back
Financial information
Academic transcripts: Official degree-bearing transcripts must be submitted by the undergraduate institution. (If you are applying before completion of your undergraduate program, please provide current transcript.)
Other academic work: Submit official transcripts of graduate course work, other coursework, or academic certificates from all other institutions attended.
Standardized examination scores: Official scores must be sent directly to SGU by the testing agency.
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if English is not your principal language.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from professors.
Essays: A personal statement with a maximum of 1,500 words.
Application for MPH Program
St. George’s University now participates in the centralized application service for schools accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
The Public Health Application Service (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.
All applications to the stand alone (42 credit) master of public health must be made through SOPHAS
To begin your application please visit
http://www.sophas.org/
and be sure to first carefully read all Frequently Asked Questions
.
Admissions Process
The Office of Admissions will acknowledge receipt of your application within two weeks of its arrival. You will be informed of any more required supporting documents at that time. You will receive notice when your application file is complete.
Within a month of receiving your complete application and supporting documentation, we will review your application to determine whether we will require an interview with you.
Interviews may be conducted in the United States, the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, the Far East, the Caribbean or other locations that best serve the diverse applicant pool.
Admission Deadlines for August and May Enrollment
The Master of Public Health program begins classes in mid-August and again in mid-May. The Faculty Student Selection Committee utilizes a rolling admission policy; therefore applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The final deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documentation is June 15th of the current year for the August class and March 15th for the May class.
Prospective candidates should note that entering classes are highly competitive and applications completed early have the advantage of being reviewed at the beginning of the admissions process.
The time necessary to secure official transcripts, standardized test scores and letters of recommendation should be taken into consideration. The Committee reserves the right to defer an application to the following semester if there are no available seats.
Start Your Application
Email Inquiry:
admission@sgu.edu
Toll Free From USA and Canada:
1 800-899-6337 ext 1280
From outside USA and Canada:
+1 631-665-8500 ext 1380
Toll Free From United Kingdom:
0800 1699061 ext 1380
Apply to SGU School of Graduate Studies
Dual-Degree Programs
Candidates interested in dual medical degrees must apply using SOPHAS. Those applying for dual veterinary degree programs must complete a School of Veterinary Medicine application and the Graduate Addendum.
Those applying for a dual-degree program will be reviewed by the Faculty Student Selection Committee for the Medical or Veterinary Medicine program first. Upon acceptance, an interview will be conducted by an appropriate representative of the requested program of study, and the Dean of Graduate Studies and faculty members will review the request for the dual degree program.
Get in Touch
Sharing your information gives you direct access to a dedicated enrollment counselor and tailored materials based on your specific interests.
Contact admissions with your specific questions
Thank you for your interest in St. George’s University. We look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have. Please fill out the form for the school of your choice, and a current student or St. George’s University representative will follow up with you.
1 (800) 899-6337
admissions@sgu.edu
Chat with a counselor
Apply
Request Info
Events
Apply
Request Info
Search our site