MS Admissions Requirements

It is the long-standing policy of Dartmouth College to actively support equality of opportunity for all persons regardless of race or ethnic background, and no student will be denied admission or be otherwise discriminated against because of race, color, gender, religion, age, national or ethnic origin. There is no quota for the number of international students we enroll each year. Education at Dartmouth thrives in a unique rural community of students and faculty who value differences and promote camaraderie and teamwork in order to learn from one another. The QBS Program strongly encourages applications from students of diverse backgrounds and cultures. The varied experience and interests they bring strengthen the Program and enriches the educational environment for all. A number of opportunities are also available for minority students through various programs and the office of the Director of Graduate Recruiting and Diversity in the Graduate Studies Office at Dartmouth College.

Admission into our master's degree programs are based on appraisal of each applicant's undergraduate academic record, letters of recommendation, and the personal statement of goals.

Master of Science in Health Data Science

All applicants should have taken at least 3 of the following courses.

  • 1 course in calculus
  • 1 course in statistics or equivalent experience
  • 1 course in programming or equivalent experience
  • 1 course in multivariable calculus
  • 1 course in linear algebra

Master of Science in Epidemiology

All applicants should have had coursework in all of the following.

  • 1 course in calculus
  • 1 course in statistics or equivalent experience
  • 1 course in programming or equivalent experience

Master of Science in Medical Informatics

All applicants should have had coursework in all of the following.

  • 1 course in calculus
  • 1 course in statistics or equivalent experience
  • 1 course in programming or equivalent experience

Accepted students joining any Master's degree program are expected to have gained competency in all 5 topics listed above before matriculation.

Test scores

GRE scores are optional for this admissions cycle.  If you would like your GRE scores considered with your application, please include unofficial score reports with your application. If you chose to submit GRE scores and you are offered admission, official test scores will be required from Educational Testing Services for verification purposes. WES evaluations are acceptable; however, official documents will be required should an offer be made to the applicant. The institutional code for GRE scores is 3351.

Official TOEFL exam scores from ETS are required for international students who do not have a degree from an English speaking institution. Students are expected to be able to communicate easily and fluently in written and verbal English. Applicants should include unofficial score reports in their application. We accept TOEFL scores of 450 or above for the paper-based exam, internet-based exam scores of 90 or above, as well as IELTS scores with band scores of 7.0 or higher. TOEFL MyBestScores are also accepted if submitted through the ETS system. The institutional code for TOEFL scores is 3351.

Financial information

See Tuition and financial aid for information on financial support for students in our Master's degree programs.