Admission Criteria and How to Apply

Graduate admission at St. John’s University is competitive and selective. Admission to the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is based on an applicant's academic record, recommendation letters, scores on the graduate record exam (GRE) and other factors that reflect a student's academic potential and motivation for successful graduate study.
 
All applicants must meet current admission criteria, and submit the appropriate documentation, to be considered for the MPH program. 

• Graduate Admission Application—Submit a completed graduate admission application directly to the Office of Graduate Admission.
• Bachelor’s Degree—Evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts are required from each institution attended.
• Minimum GPA— Applicants need to have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae—Include a current resume or curriculum vitae with the graduate admission application.
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—Applicants must earn satisfactory GRE General Exam scores and supply official GRE scores directly from ETS to the Office of Graduate Admission.  The School official testing code is 2799.
• Letters of Recommendation—Include three letters of recommendation from college/university faculty or a previous or current employer. Reference letters should address the qualities that make the applicant a strong candidate for the MPH degree program and additional relevant information. Letters of recommendation are part of the admission process. The Office of Graduate Admission strongly encourages applicants to submit these directly with the Graduate Online Application.
• Personal Statement—Submit a clear personal statement, not to exceed 1,000 words in length.  This statement should address each of the following topics:

(a) Interest in the field of public health;
(b) Overview of any relevant public health experience;
(c) Career and professional goals;
(d) Reasons for pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at St. John’s University; and
(e) Other information that may be of special interest and importance to the Graduate Admission Committee

Additional requirements may apply to international students.  International applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Prospective international students should visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services website for more information, or contact the office directly at: (718) 990-6083 or (888) 9STJOHNS.

Applications are accepted throughout the academic year; however, it is highly recommended that the application and supporting requirements be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admission at least three months prior to the semester in which the student wishes to begin the program. of study.