Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
Research. Prevention. Community.

Doctoral Degree in Community Health

Admission Requirements:

  1. Hold Bachelor's degree with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B grade) or above. Master's degree preferred. Promising students with a GPA less than 3.0 may still be considered.
  2. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - a minimum score of 500 or 50th percentile for each category (verbal and quantitative) and a minimum of 4.0 or 50th percentile for analytic writing. The GRE is waived only for persons with a doctoral degree, e.g. M.D., or Ph.D., from an American university. [Please Note! We will accept only paper-based Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from applicants from the following countries: Korea, Peoples Republic of China including Hong Kong, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). The codes for the GRE are: 2925 University, 0606 Epidemiology.]
  3. International applicants: TOEFL examination completed within two years of enrollment with a minimum acceptable score of 600 (computer score of 250, IBT score of 100). International applicants must also submit a passport biographical page, a completed International Applicant Financial Form and an original official bank statement documenting $21,865.
  4. College level algebra or calculus course (must achieve a minimum grade of C).
  5. Highly recommended are:
    1. One general biology course;
    2. One health related science course (e.g., anatomy, microbiology, or physiology);
    3. One college level chemistry course;
    4. One course in behavioral sciences, including a course in sociology or social psychology, and a course in subjects such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, or economics; and
    5. A basic computing course.

Applicants Must:

  1. Complete online application form (below);
  2. Supply two letters of recommendation;
  3. Provide official transcripts of all previous academic work;
  4. Submit official Graduate Record Exam scores;
  5. Submit a personal statement of career goals and research interest(s);
  6. Submit $50 application fee;
  7. International applicants must also submit a TOEFL examination score (see above); a passport biographical page, a completed International Applicant Financial Form and an original official bank statement documenting $21,865.

Application Information:

Completed applications received by January 15 will be given priority; however applications received after this deadline will be considered for admission. Applications are only considered for Fall semester admission; there are no Spring semester admissions.

Where to Apply:

Interested students should complete the online application form at APPLY NOW!

All supporting documents should be sent to Dr. Carl Li, Director of Graduate Studies. Letters of recommendation should be forwarded to the Department on official letterhead of the referee.

For further information, contact or email:

Carl Li, MD, MPH
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
270 Farber Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214-8001
Phone:(716) 829-2975 ext. 618
Fax:(716) 829-2979
or
Ms. Marcia Wopperer
Graduate Studies Program Coordinator
Phone: (716) 829-2975 ext. 625
Fax: (716) 829-2979

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