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Columbia University
Overview
Columbia University / Department of Sociomedical Sciences is located in New York, NY, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Doctor of Public Health (Dr PH) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 99 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 5 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
549
Applied
268
Accepted
89
Enrolled
Applying
120
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | MPH or equivalent (for Dr PH) |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 100 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
Student Body
210
Total Graduate Students
24%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
75%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.43% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| White or Caucasian | 44% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.48% |
| Asian | 14.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.38% |
| Unknown | 8.57% |
Gender
Male (13%)
Female (86%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Social and cultural factors in health and health care, health services delivery and utilization, health promotion and disease prevention, AIDS |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
722 West 168th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10032
United States
New York, NY 10032
United States
Contact
Dr. James Colgrove
Professor and Interim Chair
Phone: 212-305-0561
Professor and Interim Chair
Phone: 212-305-0561
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