Admissions

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.

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.