TOEFL Minimum TOEFL score of 100 (institution code: 2532), two semesters of full-time study at a US college or university, or completion of an undergraduate degree in a country where English is the official language and language of instruction IELTS Not all programs accept the IELTS so please check with the academic department. The minimum required score for general admission is an overall band score of 6.5. The minimum required for admission with funding (as instructional support) is an overall band score of 7.  Please note: we will only accept official valid scores of exams sent by the test taking institution.  Exams taken beyond 2 years are considered expired and are unacceptable. GRE The average GRE scores of students admitted in the MPH program are: Verbal 159; Quantitative 161; Writing 4.0. The average GPA is 3.35. GMAT Students may submit MCAT, GMAT, PCAT or DAT scores in place of the GRE for both the on campus and the online MPH programs. MCAT scores may be submitted in place of the GREs for most MS and PhD programs at the School of Public Health. The MCAT is not accepted for the MS or PhD in Biomedical Sciences.

PS Why do you wish to pursue a career in biomedical sciences and why are you interested in your chosen area of concentration? 1500 word limit The personal statement must have well-defined research interests GPA Grade point average of 3.00 or better RL Three Letters of Recommendation A minimum of two letters must be from academic sources. At least one from a former university faculty member in the major field of study. Transcript Official transcripts sent directly from the schools attended to the University at Albany.