This is a mentor-based training program. In order to be admitted, a student must have a Research Mentor identified. The Research Mentor is an experienced/active investigator who is engaged in well-established programs of research that align with the interests of the student. The Research Mentor may be an IHP Faculty member or adjunct professor with primary affiliation at another institution. The Research Mentor must formally commit to providing the time, training and mentorship necessary for the student to develop and execute a successful dissertation.

Applicants should reach out to potential Research Mentor(s) with their qualifications (e.g. resume/CV, transcript, GRE scores) and potential research interests prior to official application submission. Applicants will be asked to input the name of the identified Research Mentor when completing the official application process. A listing of potential Research Mentors may be found on the Research Mentorship Opportunities page.

Applicants will be asked to input the name of the identified Research Mentor when completing the official application process.  

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All applicants are required to submit a completed online application along with the non-refundable $100 application fee.

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GRE

The GRE general test is required for admission consideration. An official score report should be sent directly to MGH Institute of Health Professions. Score reports can be obtained by contacting ETS (www.ets.org). The institution code for the IHP is 3513. 

TOEFL/ IELTS

The language of instruction at the MGH Institute is English. A high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.  If English is not your first language, or you have graduated from an undergraduate program in a non-English speaking country, or with instruction in a language other than English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency as part of your application to the Institute.  In some circumstances, demonstrating English language proficiency may be required even if you are a citizen of a country whose primary language is English.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide test scores from either the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System). The test must have been taken within two years of the application deadline and official score reports are required. 
Minimum TOEFL (internet-based) requirement is 89 and the minimum IELTS requirement is 6.5.

TOEFL and IELTS test requirements are automatically waived for students for whom English is a first language from the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada (except Quebec).

For TOEFL, score reports can be obtained by contacting Educational Testing Service (ETS). MGH Institute of Health Professions code is 3513.

For IELTS, a Test Report Form may be mailed to the MGH Institute of Health Professions and score information will be verified by IHP directly. You may designate up to 5 schools to receive Test Report Forms at the time you register for the test.  To request additional Test Report Forms, contact your test center.

Please contact the Office of Admission  at 617-726-1304 or Admissions@mghihp.edu if you have a question related to these application requirements.