Biostatistics, MPH

George Washington University

United States of America, Washington

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George Washington University

United States of America , Washington

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 80

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Aug-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 31,824 / year

Next Intake 29-Aug-2022

Biostatistics, MPH

About

Program Director: H. Straker Mission Statement As the U.S. health care system continues to evolve, market forces and changing personnel requirements create new and expanding roles for health care professionals. The joint physician assistant–master of science in health sciences/master of public health PA–MSHS/MPH program strives to fill the need for a new type of health care professional: one who has both the depth of medical knowledge and the range of leadership and policy skills to meet the challenges of future practice. Based in both the Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH) Department of Prevention and Community Health, and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), the PA–MSHS/MPH program presents a graduate curriculum that blends two important traditional paradigms of health care—the biomedical and the preventive. Health care professionals in the future U.S. health system must be prepared as competent and caring clinicians, as well as bring a broad view of population health and prevention to their work. Graduates of the GW PA/MPH program are leaders in clinical practice in primary care and preventive medicine and have the preparation to assume high level positions in education, research, and policy. Goals The PA–MSHS/MPH provides the opportunity for students to obtain the competencies necessary to succeed in the rapidly evolving American and global health systems. The major goals of GW's PA–MSHS/MPH program are to: Recruit diverse and intellectually curious students and develop in them a strong clinical medical and prevention knowledge base necessary to deliver the highest quality patient-centered health care in a variety of clinical settings worldwide; Educate future health care professionals who are competent clinicians who can bring a population health orientation to their practice setting; Develop practitioners for the future who integrate concepts of prevention, community-oriented primary care, and population health; Graduate collaborative clinicians who serve the health care needs of a worldwide community with intelligence, compassion, and integrity; Foster analytic thinking skills such that graduates are able to perform a wide range of clinical tasks working with physicians, as well as assessing community health problems and addressing population health needs; Nurture a sensitivity and respect for the cultural and personal beliefs of all patients and an understanding of how social, economic, and other system forces can impact health and health care and how these impact patient morbidity and mortality; Encourage graduates to be responsive to the needs of patients and society and advocate for quality patient care regardless of patient population; Graduate practitioners who will have the information technology and research skills necessary to access and interpret the medical literature and support their ongoing professional development; and Expect graduates to practice collaboratively, professionally, legally, ethically, and with integrity. The PA–MSHS/MPH program draws from a faculty in both the School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Milken Institute SPH to provide instruction in a wide range of subjects in medicine, public health, and professional leadership. The purpose of the PA–MSHS/MPH program is to provide future clinicians with a wide range of skills in leadership, policy development, and community and preventive medicine. Students in the program prepare as clinicians fulfilling all of the requirements for national certification as a physician assistant (PA) in the GW Physician Assistant program. In addition, public health coursework provides an orientation to population and community health. For example, in the Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC) track, students acquire skills in community health assessment, community-based interventions, and the application of COPC principles in community-based practice settings. GW's SPH coursework in health care administration, management, and health care economics prepares students to be leaders in a wide variety of clinical settings, office practices, outpatient clinics, community-based health centers, and health care institutions. Students are also exposed to the formulation of health policy. Set in the center of the health policy in the nation, the PA–MSHS/MPH program affords students the chance to interact with individuals in both the public and private sector who are involved in policy research, practice, and legislation. Visit the MPH program website or the PA program website for additional information. Admissions Requirements Prospective students interested in the joint PA/MPH program receive correspondence from both the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (for the PA-MSHS) and the Milken Institute SPH and School of Medicine and Health Services (for the MPH) regarding the completion of their application and admissions decisions. Should the applicant be accepted to one degree program and not the other, they may accept the admissions offer from the program to which they were accepted, as the decisions are made separately. Submit the PA application (CASPA and PA secondary application) according to instructions. Submit the PA secondary application within two weeks of submitting the CASPA. October 1 is the deadline for complete applications to include GRE score receipts. To save the applicant time and application fees, the School of Medicine and Health Services provides a copy of application materials to the Milken Institute SPH admissions office. Applicants should not complete SOPHAS application or the SPH secondary application, as this delays the processing of the application and results in increased application fees.

Requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants to the George Washington University must demonstrate English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Graduate applicants who have not completed a post-secondary degree from a regionally accredited US institution are required to submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) or PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) scores. Please check with your admissions office for minimum score requirements. Applicants applying to graduate programs may have their English language proficiency requirement waived if they have earned (or will earn before matriculation) a post-secondary degree from an institution located in a country where English is the sole language of instruction. Applicants who wish to be considered for an English Proficiency waiver may be asked to complete an English for Academic Purposes course, which may increase the length and cost of their studies.

English language test scores may not be more than two years old. To ensure TOEFL scores are sent to GW, use institutional code 5246. An institutional code is not required to send IELTS or PTE scores to GW.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,824

Application Fee

USD 80

How to Apply

Congratulations on deciding to apply to a graduate program at the George Washington University. We’re confident that your experiences here will positively impact your career and help you take the next step. Through our varied schools, colleges and programs you will find different application requirements, deadlines and steps to apply. This general overview of the application process will help you prepare.

Select Your Program of Interest

The most important step in the process is to choose a program that is right for you. Use our Graduate Program Finder to sort through the variety that we offer. Whether you want to study art history, electrical engineering, international affairs, law, medicine, speech language pathology or something else, we have the programs that will help you meet your goals.

Assemble Your Supporting Documents

The specific documents you are required to submit depend on the program you are applying to but you can review a general list of application requirements. The number of recommendations or topic for your statement of purpose for example, may vary by program. Once you find and understand what your program requires, collect what is applicable to make the application process a little easier.

All programs require you to submit unofficial transcripts. These must be uploaded to your online account before you submit your application. Once you submit your application, you can no longer upload documents to your account.

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and answer “yes” on the application to the question on if you are planning to apply for a Federal Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, or work-study position, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and have the results sent to GW. Our code is 001444. To be considered for Federal loans, you must also provide your Social Security number on the application for admission.

Submit Your Completed Application

Once you’ve completed the application and uploaded all supporting documentation, submit your application through the Graduate Application Center International applicants should also upload their visa request form and supporting financial certification.

When you submit, you also have to pay the non-refundable $80 application fee either online (credit cards are accepted), by check or by money order. If you pay by check or money order, include your name. Cash is not acceptable.

Some applicants may have their fee waived:

GW alumni (those holding a GW degree or graduate certificate).
Current degree or graduate certificate candidates at GW.
U.S. military personnel who have been on active duty within three years of submitting their application for admission.
Current McNair Program Scholars, a completed Certification of McNair Program Participation and Application Fee Waiver form must be scanned and attached to your online application or submitted directly to the school to which you are applying).
Students participating in the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program can find more information on the LSAMP website .

International applicants must pay the fee in U.S. dollars by credit card (online only), international money order or check. Cash, international postal money orders or Eurochecks are not accepted.

Review Your Admission Status

You can check the status of your application at any time through the Graduate Application Center . Most of our programs use a rolling admissions process and evaluate applications as soon as they are complete. Applications to some programs are reviewed collectively after the admission deadline. Processing applications usually takes four to six weeks.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter. Anyone wishing to postpone enrolling in graduate school must notify the appropriate admissions office, in writing, of this intent. The policies regarding deferment of attendance vary by school.