Masters of Science (M.S)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health Outcomes and Policy Research: Admissions Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

M.S. or Ph.D. Program

Applications for the graduate program in Health Outcomes and Policy Research are accepted from students with a health profession or health care related degree. The normal admission time for new students is in the Fall Semester, which begins about mid-August. Prospective graduate students should submit a completed application form and supporting documents by March 15th for the Fall Semester. The admission requirements are:

• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A=4).

• A minimum Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative) and 4.0 on the analytical portion.

• Applicants whose native language is not English, are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and achieve a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based program; it is also recommended that the Test of Spoken English (TSE) be taken.

• Three letters of recommendation.

• Payment of the $50 nonrefundable application fee (if you apply electronically no application fee is required).

Pharm.D. - Ph.D. Dual Degree Program

Applicants must hold a B.S. or a B.A. degree in one of the sciences, or must have completed three years of education at a college or university which will grant a B.S. or B. A. following completion of one additional year of education at the UT College of Pharmacy.

Further information on the Pharm.D./Ph.D. Program

FINANCIAL AID

Ph.D. Program

A limited number of pre-doctoral fellowships are available on a competitive basis to qualified applicants. These provide an annual stipend of $21,000 plus tuition waiver.

Pharm.D. - Ph.D. Combined Degree Program

An annual stipend of $4,000 plus tuition waiver will be provided to each student throughout the four years of the Pharm.D. program.  This stipend will assist with the cost of tuition, books, and living expenses.  After completing the Pharm.D. degree, the annual stipend will be increased to $21,000.  In addition, tuition will be waived while students complete the Ph.D. requirements.

The financial support is available to the student as long as s/he: (1) maintains a 3.0 GPA; and (2) continues in the Pharm.D./Ph.D. combined degree program. In the event that a student withdraws from the Ph.D. program this financial support will be considered a loan and the student will be required to repay the full amount plus interest.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION MATERIALS

You may apply for admission in one of two ways:

1. You may submit your application electronically: You may do this by clicking here and completing the application form which is automatically submitted to the Office of Admissions. THERE IS NO COST FOR THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION, but official copies of all documentation must be sent to:

Office of Enrollment Services

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

910 Madison Avenue, Suite 525

Memphis, Tennessee  38163

For non-US applicants, official test scores and three letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the contributing source and not by the student to the Office of Enrollment Services.  Transcripts from any non-US institution MUST be verified and certified to generate a grade point average (GPA).  Service agencies, include, but are not limited to, Educational Credit Evaluation (ECE) at www.ece.org, World Education Services (WES) at www.wes.org, and American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) at www.aacrao.org.  A document-by-document certification is not acceptable.  These agencies charge a fee for service and applicants are responsible for payment.  Documents and other supporting materials should be mailed to the Office of Enrollment Services (address above).

2. For additional information send a letter or email to Felicia S. Martin at the following address.

Felicia S. Martin
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
College of Pharmacy
University of Tennessee Health Science Center

847 Monroe Avenue, Suite 228
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
OFFICE (901) 448-1060
FAX (901) 448-4731
Email: fmartin7@utmem.edu