 Admissions Process
The Assistant Dean and Registrar for Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) require the materials listed below in order to complete the application to the Master of Public Health Program of MUSM: - A completed formal online MPH graduate application to Mercer University’s School of Medicine for the Public Health program and a non‐refundable fee of $50 for domestic applicants and $150 for international students.
- Official transcripts, sent directly from the college or university for all college‐level work completed to earn a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- Official transcripts sent directly from the college or university for any work completed in addition to the undergraduate degree.
- Official test results from either the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) taken within the last seven years or the completion of a Masters or Doctoral degree program. The institutional codes for the GRE are – 5409 and department code‐ 0616 respectively. The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) may be accepted by the program director in lieu of the GRE. The Program Director will evaluate test score information as part of academic advisement.
- A three‐page (approximately 750 words), double‐spaced, typewritten essay on the subject of educational, career, and the life goals in public health.
- Three letters of reference (two of the three letters must be from either current or previous college professors and/or employers, the third may be either a college professor, employer or friend) sent directly to the office of Admissions, Mercer University School of Medicine, 1550 College Street, Macon, GA. 31207.
In addition, all applicants may be asked to complete an interview with the MPH Program Director and/or Faculty. The MPH admissions committee will evaluate each applicant based on his or her academic record, personal qualities, work experience, and personal goals. For domestic applicants, the application form deadline for fall entrance is July 1. For international applicants, the application form deadline for fall entrance is May 1. All supporting documents must be submitted within two (2) weeks of each deadline. G.P.A. RequirementAn overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.50 or better based on a 4.0 system is required. Contact Admissions Today!
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