Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, comparable in standard and content to a bachelor's degree from the University of California. An overall scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better is required. IELTS - 7.0. TOEFL IBT - 87. TOEFL PBT - 560. Bachelor's degree from 4-yr University/Equivalent, with a grade-point average of at least 3.0
Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken within the last five years. The department does not have a minimum combined score requirement for the GRE. The average GRE scores of admitted MS students are approximately 65-70th percentile in all three sections. For MS program applicants who are MDs, the MCAT score is accepted in lieu of the GRE. For applicants in 2020, including GRE scores in your application is recommended but optional.
Three letters of recommendation (at least two should be from professors, one may be from an employer) that address past performance and potential as a researcher in public health
Resume/CV. Although not required for admission, work experience in the field is viewed favorably.
Clear statement of purpose that outlines goals and career objectives as they relate to the MS program in HPM at UCLA. This statement should include: Description of research experience, Discussion of current substantive interests in health policy or healthcare management, Brief description of potential areas of interest for MS research and thesis, Statement of career goals, Justification for seeking research training specifically in Health Policy and Management, Overall sense of who the applicant is as an individual
An example of published or other written work, such as a journal article or research paper