Harvard University is located in Cambridge, within the Boston metropolitan area of Massachusetts, USA. It is a top private research university, a member of the Ivy League, and a participant in the Global University Leaders Forum and the Global University Advanced Research Institute Alliance. In 2024, it ranks fourth in the QS World University Rankings, and in 2023 it was ranked first among national universities by U.S. News.
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-class public health school and one of the oldest public health schools in the United States. In 2023, it was ranked second among public health schools by U.S. News.
The school is dedicated to educating a new generation of global health leaders and advancing powerful ideas to improve the lives and health of people around the world.
CheersYou（清柚教育） will bring you the latest information on the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shared at a recent school information session:
Program Offerings
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health offers the following programs:
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Master of Science: SM
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42.5-credit: prior doctoral; some depts. prior
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master's or significant professional experience
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60-credit: prior bachelor's
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80-credit: prior bachelor's
Master of Public Health: MPH
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MPH 45: some fields of study require a prior graduate degree; others will require 5 years of post-baccalaureate work experience
MPH 45 Fields of Study:
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Clinical Effectiveness
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Global Health
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Health and Social Behavior
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Health Management
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Health Policy
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Occupational and Environmental Health
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Quantitative Methods
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Dual Degree Options Available
Online and Hybrid Options: (MPH 45)
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Epidemiology (Hybrid)；Generalist Program (100% online)
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MPH65: bachelor's degree required and 2 years of work experience
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Health and Social Behavior
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Nutrition
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Health Management
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Health Policy
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Master in Health Care Management
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non-residential program for physician and dental executives
Doctor of Public Health: DrPH
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prior master's; 6+ years of experience
Doctor of Philosophy: PhD
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prior bachelor's; apply through Harvard Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
2023-2024 departments and programs
•Biostatistics: SM (42.5, 60, 80), PhD
•Computational Biology and Quantitative Genetics: SM(80)
*Environmental Health: SM (80), PhD
•Epidemiology: SM (42.5, 80), PhD
•Genetics and Complex Diseases: PhD
•Global Health and Population: SM (80), PhD
•Health Data Sciences: SM (60)
•Health Policy and Management: SM (42.5), MHCM, PhD
•Immunology and Infectious Diseases: PhD
•Nutrition: PhD
*Population Health Sciences: PhD
*Social and Behavioral Sciences: SM (42.5), PhD
*Doctor of Public Health: DrPH
•Master of Public Health Program: MPH1
The following table shows the departments and programs at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for the 2023-2024 academic year:
Application Requirements
Below are the official application materials announced by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health:
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SOPHAS application and $145 fee
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Deadline: December 1, 2023 (submission by mid-November encouraged); October 15, 2023 (OEMR); February 15, 2024 (MHCM)
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Transcripts (Non-US/English-Canadian degree transcripts to WES)
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Statement of Purpose and Objectives
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Resume/CV
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3 Letters of Recommendation
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Tests
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- GRE (optional this cycle)
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- TOEFL / IELTS/Duolingo: Only required if you did not earn a degree instructed in English. (TOEFL Prefer IBT 104+, min 100; IELTS min 7.5; Duolingo 140+)
Q&A from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Information Session and Official Website
Q: Is there a preference between Resume and CV when applying to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?
A: No preference; you may submit either one.
Q: What should be the composition of the three letters of recommendation required for application to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?
A: At least one letter must come from a professor or instructor who is familiar with your academic background as an academic reference. Recommenders must know you well.
Q: Are there specific GRE and GPA score requirements for applying to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?
A: No minimum score requirements are set, but depending on the program, past individual subject GPAs may be considered. For example, applicants to the biostatistics program may have their math-related course grades given closer attention.
Q: Does submitting an application early provide any advantage for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?
A: In terms of admission outcomes, application order does not confer an advantage. Starting early but not yet submitting the online application gives you more time to enrich or supplement your materials.
Q: Does the school have a precise definition of "relevant experience" for the application requirements?
A: No, because it covers a broad range. Taking public health as an example, engaging in PH-related work, research, study projects, thesis research, or training can all be considered "relevant experience."
Q: Is it possible to defer enrollment after being admitted to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health?
A: The school generally does not allow admitted students to defer enrollment, except in extremely rare or special circumstances.
The above is a summary of the latest 2024 application requirements for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, sourced from the official website and info session. Follow CheersYou（清柚教育） for the latest study-abroad information!
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