Some Advice Please

[massivefunkerg]

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Bear with me. I have recently graduated from UCI with a 3.5 GPA in Biology and a 32-o on my MCAT. I discovered the MPH program not too long ago and I want to go down that path as opposed to going to medical school; I may chose medical school afterwards. I first looked at the USC MPH because of its locality, the name, and the fact that they take MCAT scores. Upon further research I came across the Harvard MPH-IH (International Health). When I read 'job' description and education for the MPH-IH there, I was immediately struck by 'thats what I have to do.' I've never found something to strike me like that in all my years of college. So here are a few questions. To attend the Harvard MPH-IH, what type of work experience would I need to accomplish; I've been in the US on limiting visas so as far as experience goes I have little, I will have the opportunity to work for money until Aug 06 whereby I could gain experience to aide my application but do not know what to focus on. Another question is, are there any excellent MPH-IH programmes that accept the MCAT? If I do take the GRE, should I take the subject tests, or the general test. What GRE score should I personally aim for. I didn't see the USC program on the rankings, do they have a viable program? Sorry for asking so many different questions. It's just that this is a new discovery for me and I know that application periods will be soon so I would like to acquire as much info as possible as soon as possible. Thanks for your time.

 

[calcio20]

I hate to just answer this in one sentence and I'm sure somebody will explain it further but...


Harvard only takes those who have been in the field for 2+ years. Their average age is very high.

 

[massivefunkerg]

That's what I was affraid of. Thanks for the quick and to the point answer that I needed. So if that rules out the Harvard MPH-IH for now, what would be another high quality IH school? I've read prior postings and wrote down some school/programmes, I would just like to hear if there are any more suggestions for my case. Thanks.

 

[scoopage]

That's what I was affraid of. Thanks for the quick and to the point answer that I needed. So if that rules out the Harvard MPH-IH for now, what would be another high quality IH school? I've read prior postings and wrote down some school/programmes, I would just like to hear if there are any more suggestions for my case. Thanks.

Boston University, not far across the river, has one of the best IH programs in the country.

 

[shantster]

Boston University, not far across the river, has one of the best IH programs in the country.

Emory's is supposd to be great as well. I have no idea what they expect for requirements though.