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SHRS also offers the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics.

Application

Application Opens

On-campus
September 1, 2024

Online
The application is open year-round with three available start dates.

Fall term: September 1, 2024
Spring 2026 term: May 1, 2025
Summer term: July 18, 2024

Application Closes

On-campus:
August 1, 2025
The deadline for international student applications (F-1 students) is May 1.

Online:

Summer 2025 term – April 20, 2025
Fall 2025 term – August 20, 2025
Spring 2026 term – December 10, 2025

Application System

Students apply through the Graduate Centralized Application System (GradCAS).

Online
- Fall 2025 term (August) applicants start here.
- Spring 2026 term (January) will open in 2025.
- Summer 2026 term (May) will open in 2025.
On-Campus
- Fall 2025 term applicants start here.

The application fee is $50 (U.S.).
Application fee waiver availability is limited. Reach out to the enrollment specialist for more information.

Prerequisites

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Applications may be submitted while students complete an undergraduate degree. Applicants will need to show evidence of their successful degree completion prior to starting the program.
A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Admission may be considered for applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 if other supporting evidence of their ability to complete the graduate program is provided.

Transcripts

Applicants are required to provide transcripts from all U.S. universities, colleges or other higher education institutions attended.

Admitted students will need to submit official transcripts to the SHRS Admissions Office prior to enrolling in classes.

Personal Statement

The statement of purpose should address the applicant’s reasons for applying to the program and the short- and long-term goals they hope to achieve through this program.

This can include the applicant’s background, motivations and reasons why they believe the program will help them in their career journey.

Letters of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation is required. The recommendation should be from a college level instructor or employer/professional who has supervised the applicant’s work in a paid or volunteer capacity. The individual should be able to comment on the applicant’s academic, professional and interpersonal abilities.

Technical Standards and Skills

On-campus students are required to bring a wireless laptop with Microsoft platform to class for courses that incorporate hands-on learning of computer applications and technology.

Online students are required to work on the Microsoft platform.

Application Review Process

Applications will be reviewed once they have been received and completed.

Other Requirements

Resume or CV must be submitted through the GradCAS application.

International Student Information

The following requirements are necessary for applicants from outside of the U.S.

For questions about the international student requirements, please reach out to the SHRS Admissions Office.

Academic Credential Evaluations

Students who have completed the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree or higher at an institution outside of the United States are required to provide an academic credential evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. or World Education Services (WES), Inc. with their application.

A course-by-course evaluation with GPA conversion is required.
Evaluations are not required for degrees earned in the United States. If you have attended an English Canadian institution, please contact the SHRS Admissions Office.
Individual SHRS programs may have their own specific Academic Credential Evaluation requirements.

Verification of English Language Proficiency

The University of Pittsburgh accepts the official results of the Duolingo English Test, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as a measure of English language proficiency.

Verification is required unless the following apply:

The applicant is a citizen of a country whose official language is English.
The applicant has completed a degree program at a regionally accredited institution in the U.S.
The applicant is not a citizen of a country whose official language is English but has completed a degree program at an institution outside of the U.S. where the language of instruction is English and where the official national language of the country in which the institution is located is English.

Minimum Scores by Program

On-campus Programs — Duolingo: 115 | IELTS: 6.5 | TOEFL: 80

Athletic Training (MS)
Health Informatics (MS)
- Health Data Analytics (Certificate)
- Health Information Cybersecurity (Certificate)
- Leadership in Health Informatics (Certificate)
- Revenue Cycle Management (Certificate)
Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional MS)
Physical Therapy (Post-Professional MS)
Prosthetics and Orthotics (MS)
Sports Science (MS)

On-campus Programs — Duolingo: 130 | IELTS: 7.0 | TOEFL: 100

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)
- Duolingo sub-score of 140-145 conversation and 130-135 comprehension are required.
- IELTS sub-score of 8.0 speaking and 7.0 listening are required.
- TOEFL sub-score of 26 for speaking and 24 for listening are required.
Communication Science and Disorders (Post-Baccalaureate)
Communication Science (PhD)
Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)
Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
Rehabilitation Science (PhD)
Speech Language Pathology (MA/MS)

Hybrid and Online Programs — Duolingo: 130 | IELTS: 7.0 | TOEFL: 100

Hybrid
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Master of Rehabilitation Technology (MRT)
Online
- Doctor of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy (CScD)
- Advanced Practice Certificate in Implementation of Evidence in Clinical Practice (Certificate)
- Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
- Health Informatics (MS)
- Health Data Analytics (Certificate)
- Health Information Cyber Security (Certificate)
- Leadership in Health Informatics (Certificate)
- Revenue Cycle Management (Certificate)

How to Submit Scores

Duolingo English Test: Scores should be made available electronically to “University of Pittsburgh – School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences”
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Scores should be made available electronically to “University of Pittsburgh Health and Rehabilitation Sciences”
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Scores should be submitted electronically through ETS to institution code “2927”.

Health Informatics (MS)

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Prerequisites

Transcripts

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Technical Standards and Skills

Application Review Process

Other Requirements

International Student Information

Academic Credential Evaluations

Verification of English Language Proficiency

How to Submit Scores

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