Admission Requirements

• Three years of professional experience or the full-time equivalent in a healthcare setting.
• Acceptable Bachelor's degree with a "B" (3.0) average in upper division coursework and/or prior graduate study. Exceptionally qualified applicants with lower than minimum GPA may be considered on an individual basis.
• Perform satisfactorily on a recent Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). GRE scores are valid for five years. However, in some cases, individuals with Medical, Dental or Law degrees may waive the GRE requirement. Certain other criteria must be met, including licensure to practice in California. The School does not have a minimum combined score requirement. As a guideline, the average GRE scores for those offered admission to the school over the past three years are Verbal: 543 and Quantitative: 670. If you have taken other Graduate Entrance Exams in the past, please call us at 310.267.5600 to discuss your options.
• Applicants whose native language is not English or completed post-secondary education outside of the U.S. are REQUIRED to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A TOEFL score of at least 560 on the paper and pencil test, 220 on the computer-based test, or 87 on the internet-Base-Test is recommended. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from test date. An IELTS overall band score of at least 7.0 is the minimum requirement.

If you would like to speak with current students or alumni of the Program, call 310-267-5600.