MPH applicants apply through SOPHAS, the centralized application for Schools of Public Health.
Deadlines:
MPH Applications Codes:
In previous application cycles, the GRE has been used as a measure to predict success in our MPH program and determine quantitative preparation. To be sure that all admitted students are enrolling in the program with adequate baseline quantitative proficiency or aptitude, we will instead be requiring evidence of quantitative ability. To demonstrate this ability, applicants in all departments except Biostatistics** must submit the following two additional materials.
*Transcripts do not need to be provided as they will be included in your application.
Examples found here may be helpful in understanding what we are looking for.
** BIS students have the prerequisite requirement of Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra with a grade of B or better. This course preparation meets our required evidence of quantitative ability therefore no additional materials need to be submitted.
PhD and MS applicants must apply through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Email our Graduate School Coordinators to request more information for the MS and/or PhD program.
All applicants for our 2-year MPH must have a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree or the foreign equivalent. Our applicants come from backgrounds and experiences across a variety of undergraduate disciplines.
Applicants to the Advanced Professional and Executive MPH should have one of the following:
Students who studied outside of the US and Canada are required to submit the following items:
*Due to the limitations of in-person testing as a result of COVID-19, we will be accepting the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test.
Our Biostatistics department is the only department that requires prerequisite coursework for application. Biostatistics applicants must have completed a course in multivariate calculus (Calculus III or the equivalent) with a grade of B or better and a course in linear algebra with a grade of B or better.
While other departments do not require specific coursework for application, strong quantitative ability as demonstrated by test scores and coursework is important for every department. Departmental reviewers will also look to coursework that is relevant to your area of study. For example, reviewers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences department may strongly consider your grades in your social science coursework, while reviewers in the Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases department may weigh your science coursework more heavily.
The application deadline is December 15. This simply means that the application itself must be submitted to SOPHAS on that date. All supporting materials (including transcripts, WES evaluations, and letters of recommendation) may come in after the December 15 deadline.
The uniqueness of Yale’s Global Health program is that it is available to all of our students. Because we believe that global health is public health, we encourage our students to broaden their public health education in various departments with the perspectives and experiences the Global Health Concentration offers. Students complete the Global Health Concentration through course, internship and thesis requirements.
Joint degree candidates must apply to and be admitted by each school. In addition, joint degree students must fulfill degree requirements for both programs. Advisors from the respective schools will assist students with mapping curriculum. Please contact admissions offices at both programs to learn about admissions requirements and deadlines. For a complete list of our joint degree programs visit our Education and Training site.
Questions or scheduling a visit may be arranged by contacting our office at ysph.admissions@yale.edu or (203)785-2844.
Detailed information including the financial aid application may be found on the financial aid webpages. Please contact our Director of Financial Aid, Jennifer Farkas by phone (203) 785-5417 or email.
The incoming class of 2022:
The MS and Ph.D. programs are administered through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website. The deadline for application is December 15th.
GRE and/or TOEFL scores must be sent to institution code 3987. The Graduate School requires the General GRE tests (no GMAT scores are accepted). MCAT scores are accepted ONLY for the MS programs in Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Health Informatics and Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases.
TOEFL scores are required for all applicants whose native language is not English. This requirement is waived only for applicants who will have received a baccalaureate degree, or its foreign equivalent, prior to matriculation at Yale, from a university or college where English is the primary language of instruction. Applicants must have studied in residence at the baccalaureate institution for at least three (3) years to receive the waiver. A waiver will not be granted based on an advanced degree (M.A./M.S. or Ph.D.) from any institution. Scores from this examination must be "released" to Yale University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (code 3987). Paper copies are not acceptable and scores released to other schools of Yale University cannot be transferred or used.
For more information, please contact our Graduate School Coordinators.
The TOEFL is required of all applicants whose native language is not English. This requirement is waived only for applicants who will have received a baccalaureate degree, or its foreign equivalent, prior to matriculation at Yale, from a college or university where English is the primary language of instruction. Applicants must have studied in residence at the baccalaureate institution for at least three (3) years to receive the waiver. The test should be taken as early as possible to ensure that your scores are received in time to be incorporated in your file. Normally TOEFL scores will not be released if they are older then two years. If you took the TOEFL before and ETS will release those scores then you should not have to retake the examination.
Test of Spoken English (TSE). All applicants who accept offers of admission to Ph.D. programs and whose native language is not English are strongly encouraged to present TSE scores by the time of enrollment in the fall. Students who do not demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English may be retested and/or asked to take English courses. A high level of proficiency is required for students to serve as teaching fellows.
Please have the TOEFL scores sent Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences using the code 3987. If required on the TOEFL Standardized Test, please use code 99 (Undecided) as your department and/or major field code.
Official IELTS Academic scores may be used to fulfill the English Language Test requirement. We will only accept official scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center via the E-Delivery service.
When you take this test, please specify Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (also known as the Office of Graduate Admissions) as a score recipient. Our address, to identify us in the IELTS system, is Warner House, 1 Hillhouse Avenue, Room 302, New Haven, CT 06511. Please do not send paper score reports to this address.
We do not accept paper Test Report Forms nor do we verify Test Report Forms (TRF's).
We accept only IELTS Academic test scores. The IELTS General Training module is not accepted.
At the time of your GRE test, you should indicate Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences using the code 3987. We do not require Department or Program codes. If required on the GRE Standardized Test, please use code 0000 (Undecided) as your department and/or major field code.
We do not require Subject Tests.
No, we do not host any events for prospective applicants. If you are in the area or plan to be in the area, you can contact us at 203-785-4257 or 203-785-6383 to schedule an appointment.
Prospective Ph.D. applicants may be invited to campus in February for an interview once the applications are reviewed.
All Ph.D. students admitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are offered a financial aid package that includes: full tuition, basic individual health coverage, and a stipend. This package is guaranteed for 5 years for all Ph.D. students in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health. Some of the funding sources available for incoming students are from N.I.H. Training Grants, therefore only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for these funding sources. However, there are alternative funding sources for international students.
Students admitted to the M.S. program must consult with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Financial Aid Office for financial aid. Unfortunately, we do not offer merit or need-based scholarships.
Please visit the website for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for the online application. Please visit the Graduate School website. On this website, there is a link for Frequently Asked Questions. Many topics are covered here.
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