Admissions

All applicants to the Master of Public Health degree program must satisfy the general conditions and procedures for graduate admission to Binghamton University.

To be eligible for graduate study, you must:

• Provide a complete set of your official undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts showing one of the following:
  • You have earned a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
  • You are within one academic year of earning a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university
  • You are eligible to apply as part of a memorandum of understanding between your current institution and Binghamton University
• Have earned, at minimum, one of the following:
  • A 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
  • A 3.0 GPA during your last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of your undergraduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")
  • A 3.0 GPA in a graduate degree, with most courses graded regularly (not as "pass/fail")
  • Considering the different grading scales used worldwide, each academic department evaluates international transcripts case-by-case to determine whether they demonstrate one of the above requirements

Applications for Binghamton's MPH program are accepted through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for public health. 

Domestic applicants: Apply through SOPHAS

International applicants: Apply through SOPHAS

You must submit the following materials to apply:

• SOPHAS application and application fee
• Official transcripts from each college or university you have attended
• A successful background in quantitative coursework is expected
• Personal statement (2-3 pages) outlining your motivation for pursuing graduate study, career goals, specific interests within your field and any unique aspects of your background requiring explanation or of interest to the graduate admissions committee
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not routinely required, but may be requested based on evaluation of official transcripts

Note: An applicant who does not meet the academic requirements for admission may be admitted conditionally (refer to Binghamton's Graduate Policies and Procedures). A conditional admission indicates that, although the candidate did not meet admission requirements, other elements of the application (such as the personal statement, reference letters, etc.) suggest they possess the potential to be successful. Students admitted conditionally must have satisfactory academic performance in the first semester of the MPH program to receive a change in status to "regular."

International students must also submit the following materials:

For more information, see the International Students section of the Graduate Admissions Requirements website.

• International Student Financial Statement (ISFS) form
• Supporting financial documentation (such as bank statements, scholarship or sponsor letters, etc.)
• Proof of English proficiency such as official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic/Duolingo scores

Note: The MPH program requires higher TOEFL iBT, IELTS, PTE Academic and Duolingo scores than Binghamton University's Graduate School, see below.

• • Public health minimum TOEFL score: 107 on the iBT
  • Public health minimum IELTS score: 7.5
  • Public health minimum PTE Academic score: 74
  • Public health minimum Duolingo score: 125

This information is subject to change; contact the MPH program director with questions about program-specific requirements.

How to apply through SOPHAS

Applicants to Binghamton's Master of Public Health (MPH) program apply through SOPHAS, the centralized application system for public health. SOPHAS is a service of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), which represents CEPH-accredited schools and programs of public health.

Since application requirements vary by student status (domestic or international) select the appropriate application link below.

Domestic Applicants: Apply through SOPHAS

International Applicants: Apply through SOPHAS

More information about applying through SOPHAS

Visit the SOPHAS Applicant Help Center for more information about submitting your application.