University at Albany SUNY Public Health

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Contacts

Website: http://www.albany.edu/sph/index.php
Phone: (518) 402-0283
Admissions e-mail: Visit http://www.albany.edu/sph/information/contact.htm for departmental e-mails

Program Information

  • MPH, MS, PhD degrees offered
  • MS and PhD Programs
    • Biomedical Sciences
    • Environmental Health Sciences
    • Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    • Health Policy, Management and Behavior
  • MPH vs. MS = breadth vs. depth
    • MPH: offers broader understanding of public health
    • MS: concentrate studies in one chosen department (research based)
  • This section will explain the MPH program
  • 32% male, 68% female student composition

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: baccalaureate degree in relevant field.
  • GPA of 3.00 or better

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  • GRE scores (may be replaced by MCAT for most degrees)
    • The average GRE scores for the 2011-2012 admission cycle were: Verbal 153; Quantitative 150; Writing 4.0. The average GPA was 3.35.

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Supporting Documents

  • Personal statement of professional and/or educational goals
  • Official transcript from all institutions attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • SOPHAS online application

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Timeline

  • April 1: SOPHAS Application deadline for MPH, MS, and MD/MPH degrees

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Tuition 09-10

  • In-state: $3,936 per semester
  • Out-of-state/International: $6,624 per semester

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Financial Aid