A strong mathematics background including three semesters of calculus and a course in linear algebra. A course in mathematical analysis is recommended, as well. Strong applicants have performed well in all of those areas. We admit students from many backgrounds including recent college graduates, applicants with advanced degrees, and applicants from the workforce.

While most students enter doctoral programs directly from undergraduate studies, it is not uncommon for students first to obtain a master's degree in their discipline. Some doctoral programs prefer students without previous graduate study, but others, such as Clinical Psychology, may prefer their students to have either a master's degree or a substantial number of graduate credits in the field. It is best to check with each school to which you are applying for their policy and advice.

Pursuit of the doctorate requires completion of the full program for all candidates, whether or not you already possess a master's degree. The curriculum has been designed as a complete program of study for doctoral candidates.

If you do not have your M.S. degree, you should apply for the M.S.-Ph.D. program. The admissions committee may decide to only accept you for only the M.S. program if they feel you are not ready for the M.S.-Ph.D. track. However, the IEOR Department will allow you to enroll in the doctoral level courses in preparation for later applying to the Ph.D. program. Students who do not have their M.S. degree can apply to the M.S.-Ph.D. track for which there is financial support.

You are applying for admission on the basis of qualifications other than your Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE). Your basis of qualification can be GCE / GCSE / IGCSE results, International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), overseas examination results, Higher Diploma, Associate Degree, Degree; or You are currently enrolled as a full-time or sandwich degree student in any one of the eight JUPAS institutions (even if you are applying on the strength of your current or past HKALE results).

Answer: The CHDS doctoral program has admissions once per a year. The deadline for admissions is February 1st.

The answer to this question depends on many factors. Some students pursue a master's degree because they are not certain they want to spend the time and resources for a doctoral degree. Others consider a master's program as an intermediate step in their education towards eventually obtaining a doctoral degree in psychology or another field. About one fourth of those awarded a bachelor’s degree continue in graduate or professional education in psychology or other fields.

Students admitted to the PhD program must have completed an MA or MS in Sociology. Students with advanced degrees in related fields (e.g., family studies, law, gerontology, social work, theology, or applied sociology) will be admitted to the Master’s program.

Completion of a Master's degree prior to entering the Doctoral Program is highly recommended and will be considered in the application review process. Students without graduate-level training are rarely admitted directly into the doctoral program, however, currently enrolled MPA/MUP students, or students without Master's preparation may be considered for provisional admittance.

The Regulatory Affairs profession is multi-disciplinary and RA professionals often come with diverse backgrounds. Generally, most have either a science or technical background. RA professionals are often required to understand scientific, engineering, or technical concepts. Yet, RA Professionals also need skills in communication, negotiation, project management, and financial management, to name just a few.

Yes, that may be possible if your undergraduate degree is closely related to ECE (e.g., Physics). However, you should contact the dept. via email prior to submitting an application. Also, leveling courses may be assigned. The dept. will not conduct a pre-evaluation of credentials (other than suggested in question #19). However, you may wish to make contact with a potential advisor prior to formally applying.

No, it does not. While we generally have around 30% of candidates who have undergraduate business or commerce degrees, the other candidates come from a variety of other disciplines.

No you don't. Applicants whose previous undergraduate work is in another field may apply and be admitted. However, previous academic work will be reviewed to see if the student has had the required introductory courses in the four subfields: archaeology, cultural anthropology, physical anthropology and linguistics. If not, these are considered undergraduate deficiencies and can be taken either prior to attendance or during the initial course of study at UHM.

The concurrent programs are only available to students completing their first undergraduate degree. Individuals with a degree who wish to become teachers must follow the consecutive route to education.

Yes, a registered nurse who is enrolled in a BSN completion program may be admitted contingent upon successful completion of the BSN and all other admission criteria prior to enrollment.

No, you do not need to have an undergraduate degree in Anthropology. Applicants whose previous undergraduate work is in another field may apply and be admitted. You should be clear in your statement of purpose as to why you want to begin graduate studies in Anthropology and be explicit as to how anthropology is reflected in your interests. Please contact the faculty member(s) you wish to work with in order to discuss your interest in the program.

Yes, you may apply, but note that work experience is considered by the admissions committee when evaluating your application for admission. Be sure to note all work experience, internships and other certificates and activities in your application. In addition, you must have completed all requirements of your degree by June 1 so that you can arrive on the University of Illinois campus in time to join Orientation, which is held the first week of June.

No, but you need to have completed the accounting coursework equivalent to that taken in a traditional undergraduate degree (introductory financial, introductory managerial, intermediate financial I & II, advanced financial, cost accounting, US federal income tax, and auditing) because these courses are pre-requisites to our MSA courses.

Doctoral applications at Columbia University are handled through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). The school does not permit simultaneous doctoral applications to more than one department or subcommittee. Read more about doctoral admissions procedures for GSAS. This is the only PhD offered by the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. Applications to this PhD program are handled through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia.

The IGERT is actually a traineeship, not a degree-granting program. Doctoral students in the Department of Political Science, the Engineering Systems Division, and the Program in Science, Technology and Society are eligible to receive IGERT traineeships. Students who are applying to these degree programs and have not yet been admitted can contact the IGERT program staff and indicate their interest in being considered for the IGERT Traineeship.

Yes, applicants with earned undergraduate degrees may apply but must have fulfilled the same prerequisites for admission. In addition, the entire three-year professional program must still be completed because it consists of professional courses not completed by admitted students.

The GGCS admissions committee is primarily looking for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in computer science. However, we know that a student with an undergraduate major in a related field (electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.) may have the ability to do well in our program. In addition, in the past truly exceptional students with a background in a field not related to computer science have been admitted to our program.

That will depend on the school and doctoral program you wish to enter. Southern Utah University is fully accredited, and that means that as a rule our degrees and classes are recognized by all other accredited institutions. There are a few degree programs (law, medicine, etc.) that require 100% of the work from their respective degree program. As such, your Masters of Science in Forensic Science is still a valid and legitimate degree, but it simply won't apply toward that doctorate.

The time span to earn the Doctorate of Philosophy averages 6 years. The first two to three years, depending upon transfer of credits, are spent taking courses with lab rotations counted as one course unit. Students funded by teaching assistantships are expected to take 7 courses per year (3 fall, 3 spring, 1 summer). Students funded by training grants or research fellowships take 8 courses per year (4 fall, 4 spring).

Students completing the Doctoral degree will earn an Ed.D. Doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.

Yes. In fact the majority of first-year students in the PhD program do not enter the program with a Masters Degree in art history. (Having an MA does not automatically increase or decrease an applicant’s chances for admission.) In the first year of this sequential program students without an MA in art history earn the Masters and then continue on in two more years of coursework.