M.S. in
International Health Policy and Management
Admissions

We appreciate your interest in the MS/IHPM one-year degree program.

The MS Admissions Committee accepts and reviews applications for the next incoming class on a priority deadline basis. Complete applications submitted by January 15, 2009 will receive a decision by February 28, and applications received by March 1, 2009 will hear from us by April 15. Applications received after March 1, 2009 will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage applicants to submit their completed applications as early as possible. Application requirements are listed below, and detailed instructions on applying to the MS/IHPM degree can be found by clicking here.

Before we can review your application, we will need to receive the following materials:

1. Programs in Sustainable International Development Application form - This form can be completed on-line or downloaded from the website and forwarded to the Heller Admissions Office by mail or fax.
   
   
2. Statement of Purpose – This two to three page statement, discussing your reasons for applying to the MS/IHPM program, your career goals and relevant experience, is a very important part of your application. Since an in-person interview for international applicants is not always possible, the Statement of Purpose is your opportunity to present yourself to our Admissions Committee
   
   
3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
   
   
4. 3 Letters of Recommendation with accompanying completed Brandeis University Recommendation form. Please consult our detailed instructions on applying to the MS/IHPM if you have any questions about whom you should ask to provide your recommendations. Letters MUST be submitted directly to the Admissions Office by the recommender. Click here to download the recommendation form (PDF format).
   
   
5. Certified Academic Transcripts from your undergraduate and any graduate studies - These transcripts must be original transcripts sent to the Admissions Office directly from the issuing university. In the case that an original transcript is not available, the university may send a certified copy.
   
   
6. Official scores from either the GMAT or GRE test are preferred, although not required.
   
   
7. All international applicants MUST submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score with their applications. Please request that an official score report be sent directly to the Admissions Office. In certain situations, alternate certification of English proficiency documentation may be acceptable. The applicant should inquire with the Admissions Office if they feel that the test requirement should be waived.
   
   
8. US$55 Application fee – Check should be made payable to Brandeis University. (This fee is waived for applicants from developing nations and for returned Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and City Year volunteers.)

For further details about these materials, click here.

For a checklist to assist you in gathering your materials, click here.

Please contact our office at any time should you have questions concerning the application process or the MS/IHPM degree program.

Sincerely,
James Sabourin, Director of Admissions Management
Admissions and Recruitment
Telephone: 781-736-3820
Fax: 781-736-2774
Email: HellerAdmissions@Brandeis.edu

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