Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution comparable in standard and content to a bachelors degree from the University of California An overall scholastic average of B 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better is required IELTS 7.0 TOEFL IBT 87 TOEFL PBT 560 Bachelors degree from 4yr UniversityEquivalent with a gradepoint average of at least 3.0 Satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Exam GRE taken within the last five years The department does not have a minimum combined score requirement for the GRE The average GRE scores of admitted MS students are approximately 6570th percentile in all three sections For MS program applicants who are MDs the MCAT score is accepted in lieu of the GRE For applicants in 2020 including GRE scores in your application is recommended but optional Three letters of recommendation at least two should be from professors one may be from an employer that address past performance and potential as a researcher in public health ResumeCV Although not required for admission work experience in the field is viewed favorably Clear statement of purpose that outlines goals and career objectives as they relate to the MS program in HPM at UCLA This statement should include Description of research experience Discussion of current substantive interests in health policy or healthcare management Brief description of potential areas of interest for MS research and thesis Statement of career goals Justification for seeking research training specifically in Health Policy and Management Overall sense of who the applicant is as an individual An example of published or other written work such as a journal article or research paper