International Applicants
Applicants with foreign degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis. An official academic credential evaluation of the foreign transcript is required. The evaluation must include the following components:
- Analysis of credentials to determine equivalence to an accredited U.S. bachelor's degree
- Course-by-course translation, including information on course name, grade and U.S. credit equivalency
- Overall performance in comparison to the standard U.S. grading system (i.e., GPA)
Official transcripts of all coursework done in the U.S. educational system to date;
TOEFL scores for any applicant with a foreign degree and English as a second language or who entered the U.S. after age 12 from a non-English-speaking country of origin (as determined by high school graduation or personal statement). Graduation with an undergraduate degree from a U.S. educational institution will not fulfill this requirement. To ensure an ability to function at the graduate level due to the importance of communication in the English language for both learning and providing healthcare, the following are expected minimal scores:
- Internet-based test (preferred): 85
- Computer-based test: 220
- Speaking component: 25
Although multiple companies provide translation services, an English translation without the appropriate information above will not be accepted in place of an academic credential evaluation. Our preference is that you submit an evaluation completed by World Education Services to provide us with the most complete picture of your previous educational background.
