TOEFL If your native language is not English, you must certify your proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways: Provide official scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. The test must be taken no more than two years before the desired quarter of entry. For the TOEFL, you must score 600 or higher on the paper-based test, 250 or higher on the computer-based test, or 100 or higher on the internet based test. Provide official transcripts verifying an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent, where the language of instruction is English. Provide official transcripts verifying a graduate degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English. IELTS If your native language is not English, you must certify your proficiency in the English language in one of the following ways: Provide official scores for either the TOEFL or IELTS exam. The test must be taken no more than two years before the desired quarter of entry. For the IELTS, you must receive a score of 7.0 or higher. Provide official transcripts verifying an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent, where the language of instruction is English. Provide official transcripts verifying a graduate degree from an accredited institution where the language of instruction is English. GRE Have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, or MCAT, or have a doctoral degree from a US or Canadian institution. Test results must be less than five years old.

PS Please provide a (1-2 page, single-spaced) description of your purpose and objective for undertaking graduate study in healthcare quality and patient safety, any special research interests or qualifications you possess, and why you chose to apply to Northwestern University. The Statement of Purpose should be submitted electronically via CollegeNET. GPA A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. CV Applicants are required to submit their Curriculum Vitae or resume which should be submitted electronically via CollegeNET. Fee To apply for admission, you must submit an application fee by credit card only. The application fee is $95 and is not refundable. RL Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation which should be submitted via CollegeNET. Transcript Applicants are required to upload one set of transcripts from each postsecondary institution attended. The transcripts should document all courses taken, grades received and (if applicable) degree earned. We do not require applicants to send official transcripts during the application process. Please upload copies of transcripts directly into CollegeNET. Upon matriculation, a set of sealed, original transcripts must be sent to: Northwestern University The Graduate School Office of Graduate Admission 633 Clark Street Evanston, IL 60208-1113