Application

Can I apply for the 2012-2013 academic year?

Yes, applications for 2012-2013 are currently open. They will close on 11th March 2012.

What are the admission requirements?

Students and professionals can apply to this Master if they have at least a Bachelors degree in the following disciplines: economics, political sciences, management, social sciences, law, medicine, pharmacy, biology, veterinary or dentistry schools, engineering schools and a wide variety of scientific.

Can one apply directly to the M2 year?

Admission in M2 is open to holders of a M1 level. As a general rule all applicants with a bachelor (or “licence” in French) degree have to enroll in the M1 level. The following conditions may allow direct admission in the M2, depending upon decision of the MPH selection committee: advanced experience in public health (up to year 5), engineer’s degree, outstanding performances in a bachelor curriculum in public health and related sciences. Students directly admitted in M2 according to these special provisions may be required to validate a limited number of M1 modules.

Can I apply for the academic year if I receive my diploma after the committee selection of Spring 2012?

Yes, you can apply. You need to send the required documents after your admission and before the beginning of the courses in August 2012.

Letters of recommendation

By whom must the letters of recommendation be written?

Both recommendation letters must be written by persons who, by their meaningful position and their experience, may convince the selection committee that you have the motivation and ability to successfully follow the Master of Public Health.

In which language must letters of recommendation be written?

Letters of recommendation must be written in English or in French.

Is there any required length or format for the letters of recommendation ?

There is no length or format criteria for the reference letters.

What are the requirements pertaining to recommendation letters ?

Letters of recommendation should be typed on a headed notepaper, they should have the institution’s stamp and the recommender’s signature on them. They should be addressed to either the MPH Selection Committee or MPH Course Director. Recommenders should print and scan the letter and then send it as an attachment (eg : .pdf or .jpeg file) to the applicants they are recommending ; the applicants will upload the reference letters onto their MPH application account. Recommenders should avoid sending simple Word files or e-mails (without any official signs).

How many letters of recommendation should be provided?

At least two letters of recommendation must be provided, in order for the MPH application to be considered as complete and be submitted. Should you not be able to obtain more than one letter by the deadline, please write a letter explaining the reasons (upload this explanatory note within the 2nd reference letter space). Please note that if you do not provide at least 1 reference letter, your application will not be considered as eligible.

Financial information

What is the MPH yearly tuition cost?

You can refer this webpage to find information about fees:
http://mph.ehesp.fr/fees/

Beside the training fees you will have costs for accomodation in Paris, transports in France and daily costs for life.

Life in France is very expensive for students coming from other continents.

How can I ask for scholarships?

If you wish to make a scholarship request at EHESP, you have to fill in the application form you can find on the MPH Apply page.
You may submit it together with the necessary supporting documents, in the same time as the MPH course application form.

Students eligible to CROUS aids (www.cnous.fr) may request support for application to the 2012/2013 MPH programme.

English level

Which tests can I provide to EHESP to prove my English level?

TOIEC http://www.fr.toeic.eu/
TOEFFL http://www.fr.toefl.eu/
IELTS http://www.ielts.org/
University exam certifying your English level

What is the minimum English level that is requested to apply to MPH course?

The minimum English language level should correspond to B2 level within the Common European Framework:

Native language
TOEIC > 750
IELTS > 6
TOEFL (paper-based) > 550
TOEFL (computer-based) > 213
TOEFL (internet-based) > 80

I have not yet received the results of my English test: can I apply?

Yes if you inform the MPH team about the expected date of reception. In that case, the proof of your English level will have to be returned before confirmation of your registration.

Practicum

Do students have to suggest where their Practicum will take place?

Yes, students may suggest a practicum subject and location which will be submitted to appreciation of the Master’s executive committee (the key determinant of acceptance being presence of a qualified senior who accepts to be the mentor in partnership with a MPH advisor).

A list of practicum locations will also be proposed to all students who will have been accepted to enrol, for them to express their preferences (ranked from 1 to 3).

The praticum can take place in France or in a foreign country.

MPH under the continuous education programme

I am not a student anymore and I have or have had a professsional position. May I apply to the MPH ?

Yes, you may apply. If your application meets the selection committee requirements, you will be admitted as a continuous education enrollee.

What is the difference between an initial training student and a continuous training one?

Your status will be initial training student if you are European and were in 2011-2012 a regular student (i.e. : you have completed your Bachelor degree, or Master degree in 2011-2012 or equivalent) and you have not interrupted your studies for more than a year before applying to the MPH.

If you have quit studies in 2011 or before, and if you have been working or unemployed in 2012, you will be applying as a continuous training student.

Important remark : to be admitted in the M2 year, the EHESP M1 students should perform well at the different exams, with at least a 12/20 overall average. Mere success (say 10.5/20) is not sufficient.

More information from the MPH alumnae: PHIN

How to contact the MPH students association and to have information about studying Master of Public Health and living in Paris?

The MPH students from the academic year 2009/2010 created a website made by students for students.

PHIN student network
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