Official domestic and international transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted directly to SOPHAS by the program's application deadline.  

The GRE is required only for applicants to the Ph.D. in Biostatistics program.  It is not required for all other programs.  The GRE code for the Brown University School of Public Health is 7765.

Resume or CV should be submitted directly to SOPHAS. 

Your statement should be original and specific to the program you are applying to.  It is an opportunity to share a thoughtful, well-crafted narrative that highlights your academic background, relevant experiences, and professional goals.  We encourage you to explain your interest in the chosen program and why the Brown University School of Public Health is the right place to pursue your aspirations.

All international applicants whose native language is not English must submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.  Language proficiency exams are not required of those students whose native language is English, or have earned a degree from a non-U.S. university where the primary language of instruction is English, or from a college or university in the United States.  

• TOEFL scores must be sent to SOPHAS (code: 5688) and Brown Graduate School (code: 3094).
• IELTS scores must be sent electronically to "Brown University Graduate School" via the IELTS portal. Self-report your scores and TRF number in SOPHAS.

For the Master’s and Ph.D. in Biostatistics program, one semester each of multivariate calculus, linear algebra, and calculus-based probability is required.  Two to three semesters of calculus and experience with numerical computing are recommended. These requirements do not apply to other programs.

The Online MPH requires a minimum of 2 years of work experience to apply, and the Online Master’s in Biostatistics requires at least 1 year. There is no work experience requirement for other programs.

Applicants to the AMPH program must have an advanced clinical degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., DO, PharmD, DDS, DMD, OD, DVM, DNP, DPT, or an international equivalent), or be a medical student who has completed at least two years of medical school. This requirement does not apply to other programs.

Prerequisites for Application

Students should apply to the UG/MPH program in their sixth (6th) semester to maximize the planning and mentoring for the program. The application deadline is January 15, 2026.

• Applicants must be in the sixth (6th) semester.
• Applicants must have taken both of the following:
  PHP0310 Health Care in the United States
  PHP0320 Introduction to Public Health
• Applicants must have taken at least one PHP course that counts towards the MPH (>/= 1000 level).
• Applicants must submit a course plan demonstrating how they will complete the 5.5 MPH courses required as an undergraduate.
• Applicants must have no more than 4 courses outstanding for their primary undergraduate concentration and/or premed requirements in their senior year
• Applicants cannot be planning to travel abroad in their senior year

Five-Year UG/MPH Application Requirements

The SOPHAS Express application must include the following information:

• Transcripts from all undergraduate institutions (unofficial transcripts from Brown University accepted)
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two from Brown University faculty
• Personal statement of understanding of public health and commitment to pursuing a career in public health; statement should explain the relevance of education and/or experience to pursue a career in public health.
• CV/Resume

Prerequisites for application

• It is strongly suggested that undergraduate students considering the 5th-year Biostatistics Master’s program consult with the Master’s Graduate Program Director before their senior year of undergraduate study. Admission must be approved by the Biostatistics Department Graduate Program and by the Graduate School.
• Candidates are expected to complete the master’s degree in one year.
• Students are enrolled in the A.M. (Master of Arts) program in Biostatistics.
• A total of eight courses are required for the degree.
• Two courses must be completed while the student is an undergraduate, in accordance with Brown’s Graduate School policy.
• Six courses must be taken while in residence as a Master’s student.

​GRE scores are not required.