PhD Population Health Sciences at Harvard University

Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Academic Background: Although a previous graduate degree is not required, applicants should have successfully completed coursework in introductory statistics or quantitative methods. Preference will be given to applicants who have either some relevant work experience or graduate work in the chosen field of study after completion of a bachelor’s degree. Writing Sample: A writing sample is required as part of the application and should be a term paper, senior thesis, master’s thesis, first authored report or manuscript, research report, or similar work. It should be no longer than 10 pages, single spaced; citations and references should not be included as part of the page limit. Statement of Purpose: Required. Personal Statement: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Required; MCAT: Can be submitted in lieu of GRE; results must be uploaded in the Additional Materials section of the application.