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Programs Admission Requirements Application form: Contact the graduate school for information about submitting application forms and other materials. http://www.uams.edu/gradschool/pro%5Fstudents/ MS or equivalent degree in a health-related field. At least one graduate-level course in each of four key areas: a) health behavior & education; b) biostatistics; c) epidemiology; d) research design. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.70 or better on all undergraduate and graduate coursework previously attempted (A = 4.00). Academic records from each college or university previously attended. Courses must have been completed within the 5 years immediately preceding the requested semester of admission. Two copies of official transcripts must be submitted directly to the Graduate School. Graduate record exam taken within 5 years immediately preceding the requested semester of admission with a minimum combined score of 1200. Official scores must be submitted directly to the Graduate School. A master’s thesis or written report demonstrating a comparable level of research experience and expertise that has been prepared in a manner consistent with publication in a peer-reviewed journal. The thesis or research report will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee to evaluate the relevance and quality of the applicant’s research experience. The review will specifically consider: relevance and adequacy of literature review; significance and specificity of a well defined hypothesis or research question; appropriate and effective application of experimental methods; selection and description of appropriate intervention and assessment methods; description and application of an appropriate data analysis plan; presentation and interpretation of results; discussion and integration of results within the public health literature. Curriculum vitae or resume. Personal statement of interest (500-700 words). Four (4) letters of recommendation. Additional requirements for Admission of International Applicants Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English and who do not have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. The test must be taken within the two years immediately preceding the requested semester of admission. Paper-base written test minimum score is 550. Computer-based test minimum score is 213. Applicants who are in the U.S. in a non-resident alien status must have documentation of an appropriate status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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