Degree Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
Students enrolled in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health MPH in Clinical Effectiveness and SM in Epidemiology (Summer only or Summer Start) degree programs begin these programs by taking the Program in Clinical Effectiveness. This allows students to complete approximately one-third of their degree by the end of the summer, providing them with the flexibility and opportunity to pursue research opportunities while completing the rest of the degree requirements.
Questions? Meet the admissions team during office hours
Wednesday, November 6th: 8:30am – 9:30 am
Wednesday, November 13th: 8:30 am – 9:30am
Wednesday, November 20th: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Monday, December 2nd: 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Zoom link here: https://harvard.zoom.us/j/4326410914
Application Instructions:
- SOPHAS Degree Application
- Visit “How to Apply” for application requirements or contact the Admissions office at admissions@hsph.harvard.edu for any questions.
- SOPHASExpress Application, which includes:
- $60 non-refundable application fee (Please email progclineffect@partners.org for an application fee voucher, which will cover the application fee.)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives: (this can be the same letter as for your degree application)
- One page document addressing the reasons you wish to attend this program, your professional goals, and why you feel that this program will be beneficial to you
- Two Letters of Recommendation: (this can be the same letter as for your degree application)
- Recommendations detailing your clinical ability and research and/or public health potential.
- One recommendation should be from your division/department head verifying your affiliation during the summer you plan to attend the PCE.
- Transcripts (Optional) *There is no need to resubmit transcripts through SOPHAS Express, as these will be visible in SOPHAS.
- Standardized Tests (Optional) *There is no need to resubmit test scores through SOPHAS Express, as these will be visible in SOPHAS.
- TOEFL, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo (Required) (please visit this site and scroll down for details)
Admissions Process
Degree applicants will receive two admissions decisions: one from the PCE Admissions Committee and one from the Harvard Chan School Admissions Office. Acceptance to the PCE does not guarantee acceptance to a degree program at the School and vice versa. See more about our Admissions Process and Waitlist.
Questions
For questions regarding your degree application, please contact the Admissions Office at 617-432-1031. MPH applicants may also contact the MPH Program at 617-432-0090 with questions. For questions regarding your PCE Application Supplement, please Contact Us at ProgClinEffect@partners.org.
