Admissions

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Admission Requirements

The Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology (MSCE) program is designed to integrate epidemiology and clinical practice; the courses foster methodological skills that students can apply to their own areas of interest.  

Applicants must have an advanced degree in medicine, nursing, or another health-related field, from an accredited college or university, plus advanced clinical training in any specialty or subspecialty of medicine, or its equivalent in another health-related discipline. 

Applicants should be committed to careers in medical and health services research and have outstanding academic records in order to be accepted into the program. 

Application Dates

The official application season is August 1 through December 1. Applicants must submit all materials by December 1 in order to be considered for the next academic year, which begins in July.  Extensions are available upon request.

Application Procedure

Step 1. Submit the MSCE Inquiry Form
  • Complete the MSCE Inquiry Form to express your interest in the program. (Our office may request additional information regarding your credentials.)
  • Once we review your inquiry form, our office will send you a link to the full application with further instructions.
Step 2. Submit the MSCE Application
  • Supporting documents required:
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Standardized test scores
      • Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Medical Colleges Admissions Test (MCAT) or Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) scores are required. Prospective students who have completed graduate or professional degrees are not exempt from these requirements.
      • Applicants for whom English is a second language and who have not completed a degree in an English-speaking university must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Exam. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the date taken.
    • Official transcripts
      • Applicants must submit official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools they have attended.
Step 3. Complete the Interview Process
  • Once all required materials have been received, applicants will be contacted to arrange interviews with two or more epidemiology faculty members.
Step 4. Application Review and Decision
  • The Admissions Committee will review applications after interviews have been completed. Applicants can expect to receive admission decisions on or around March 31.

 

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Questions?
Please direct all MSCE admissions-related inquires to the CCEB Educational Programs Office at ceuapps@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

 

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