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Master
Program in Public Health |
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Program Mission
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The mission of the Public
Health Program it is to prepare public health professionals at
the graduate level with a multidisciplinary background, through
teaching, research and community service. This preparation will
facilitate the development of the necessary competencies for
promoting and protecting health and preventing diseases in the
community, taking into account the individual and collective
rights and the social and cultural differences that distinguish
human beings.
The mission of the Program is consonant with the mission of the
Ponce School of Medicine: to provide high quality education,
research and health services in medicine, biological sciences,
clinical psychology, public health, and other healthcare fields,
to the Puerto Rican population, through an innovative health
sciences curriculum, while preparing students to be ethical
practitioners and scientists.
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| Program
Description |
The
Masters Degree in Public Health was established in response
to the needs of our society. It provides a multidisciplinary
program through education, investigation and community service
to develop the skills of a public health professional necessary
for the protection of health and prevention of disease of the
individuals and communities. Classes
are offered in the evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday
to Friday.
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| Admission
Requirements |
The
applicant must:
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Course |
Credits |
| General Biology |
6 |
| Social Sciences |
6 |
| Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| College Math |
3 |
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18 |
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- Submit the following
documents:
- Official transcript
from all universities attended
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Official GRE or EXADEP (PAEG)
scores if candidate does not hold a health professional
degree. These scores must be no more than five years
old
- Three letters of recommendation
written by professors or by individuals familiar with the
applicant's professional work and skills using the format
accompanying the application form (may be downloaded from
www.psm.edu)
- Certificate of No Penal
Record
- Application processing
fee of US $100.00 (non-refundable)
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| Selection
Criteria |
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evaluating the applicants, emphasis is placed upon integrity,
character, academic achievements, motivation, emotional stability,
GRE or EXADEP scores, evidence of health care-related experience,
interview reports, letters of recommendation and other information
provided by the applicant.
Upon acceptance, other documents will be required.
Cost per credit is $175.00. Other annual fees apply.
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| How
to Apply |
Deadline for admission is April 15.
The Application
for Admission to the MPH can be downloaded or obtained
personally at our Admissions Office.
Or you can write to:
Ponce
School of Medicine
Admissions Office
Master Program in Public Health
P. O. Box 7004
Ponce PR 00732 |
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