Students applying to the MS in Health Policy and Economics program should have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a strong GPA, leadership skills, and great communication skills. Standardized test scores are not required for our program, however some students do elect to take the GRE and GMAT exams.
Students typically come with previous programming experience in SAS, Stata, or R. However, we do not require this experience ahead of time and offer extensive training in these statistical programs.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement should be no more than 2-3 pages in length and outline the following items:
Your interest in the field you are applying to
Any previous operational and/or research experiences you have in this field or a related area of study
Your career goals and how this degree will help you achieve them
Any skills, previous experiences, and/or other information that is not readily identified in the other items you submit that would make you an ideal candidate
Resume/CV
Three Letters of Recommendation
These letters can be from current/former academic mentors, current/former supervisors, and/or any other individuals who can speak to your capability to succeed in a program like ours, as well as your academic, research, communication, and leadership skills.
Once you designate your recommenders in the online application, the system will automatically contact them and provide instructions on how they can submit their letters.
All letters must be on official school and/or company letterhead.
College Transcripts
College transcripts should be submitted for all previous colleges attended (undergraduate, graduate, and professional)
Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance, however students may submit unofficial transcripts with their initial application
GRE/GMAT Scores (optional)
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might ant to explore pathway options at Cornell University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
