Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)- Health Policy

Virginia Commonwealth University

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, to be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:Prior degree: Students must hold a bachelors degree from an accredited institution (health, social or basic sciences preferred) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate and any other graduate study. Official copies of transcripts for all prior degrees earned must be submitted to the VCU Office of Graduate Admissions. Students must also submit the following materials with their applications:Letters of recommendation from two individuals who can assess applicants qualifications for graduate school; at least one academic reference is recommended. Most appropriate are letters from past professors or work supervisors.Current version of curriculum vitae or resume. Include experience and/or education relevant to study in public health.Personal statement covering the following issues in two to five pages:Description of the applicants career goalsWhy the applicant wishes to pursue an M.P.H. degreeHow an M.P.H. degree will help the applicant achieve her/his career goalsDescription of applicants particular areas of interest in public health (e.g., maternal and child health, epidemiology, community engagement)Why VCUs M.P.H. program best fits the students public health interestsWhat applicant plans to do in the first few years after graduation