1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or an advanced degree and training from an acceptable foreign institution of higher education.

2. A degree in a health care related field. In some cases applicants with appropriate backgrounds in other areas may be admitted if their education, experience and interests are considered suitable by the curriculum faculty.

3. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale*). Grades received in graduate courses, which are computed separately, are also considered in evaluation of the application.

4. If U.S. citizens, official GRE scores for verbal, analytical, and writing sections must be provided.  There is no minimum score required.

5. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required if English is not the native language. The minimum requirement is 550 or greater on the paper-based test, or 213 or greater on the computer-based test.

6. Adequate subject preparation for the proposed graduate major.

7. Review and approval by the Admissions Committee of the Program in Preventive Medicine and Community Health in cooperation with the Space Life Science curriculum coordinator and area of specialization faculty.

8. Agreement by a faculty member in the Space Life Science curriculum to serve as advisor for the student’s program.

9. A personal contact or interview, if specified by the program advisors.

* Minimums may be waived by the dean with program justification.