I’m an American student looking to gain Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom. Poor credential.Help?
Laura L asked:
I’m graduating in a few short months and I am contemplating what to do regarding graduate school. I want to get my postgraduate degree in the UK (London specifically). I have had some experience in the field of Public Health, but my grades are not up to the standard needed for admission and do not reflect my abilities. Would this small kink kill my chances of getting into a program of choice?? I really want this. I am looking to do Global Health, specifically in Developing Countries. Any advice for getting into a program when GPA is just about 3.0? Most require second class honours.
Also is there a major difference between MSc and MPH? Almost all universities in UK give a MSc in Public Health. Is one looked upon with higher regard? I’m US citizen and here degree is MPH..don’t want to cheat myself if study overseas
Sorry for all the questions, but I’m confused!
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2 Responses to “I’m an American student looking to gain Masters in Public Health in United Kingdom. Poor credential.Help?”
Don’t get a graduate degree in the UK. An MPH is the standard degree in the US and you will spend the rest of your life explaining why you don’t have one. The top programs are in the US.
My advice is to take a few years off and work/volunteer. Look into programs like the Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, American Jewish World Service. Talk to career services about other programs that pay long term volunteers in the developing world.
Most quality MPH programs avoid students without work experience, but there are loads of volunteer programs for fresh grads. After one of those programs, look into a grad degree.
You are better off at a school like University of Pittsburgh. But without work experience they expect a GPA like 3.3 or better.