This exclusive program is designed for graduating NYU undergraduate seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence.
The Pathway simplifies admissions and gives you a head start on your master’s studies with our free, online, asynchronous, zero-credit, pass/fail Introduction to Public Health course. Eligible students enroll in the master’s program in the fall semester following graduation.
Eligibility Requirements
- NYU undergraduate senior
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- For MPH, have a GPA of 3.25 or higher in one or more Public Health courses
- For MA Bioethics, have a GPA of 3.25 or higher in one or more Bioethics courses
- Enroll in the zero-credit, pass/fail Introduction to Public Health course
Note: Admission into the MPH Biostatistics or MPH Epidemiology concentrations will require a specific review of your previous quantitative coursework.
Why Choose the Direct Entry Pathway?
- No Application: No application fee, letters of recommendation, personal statements, or resume. Submit a short online form and successfully pass the free, online, asynchronous, zero-credit, pass/fail Introduction to Public Health course (Pass/Fail).
- Guaranteed Scholarship: Accepted students will receive a $20,000 scholarship for the program.
- Your Choice of Program: Select the program that aligns with your career goals: MA Bioethics; MPH with concentrations in Biostatistics, Community Health Science and Practice, Environmental Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Public Health Nutrition, Public Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
- Flexibility: Take classes online or in-person, full-time or part-time.
Why NYU School of Global Public Health?
At NYU GPH, our graduate programs are more than a collection of classes—they're a commitment to cultivating skills and perspectives that make students stronger professionals in any field. We prepare graduate students to understand complex systems, respond to crises, lead innovation, and build healthier, more equitable societies.
Whether you want to specialize in policy, research, education, ethics, or community-based practice—or strengthen your application for law school, med school, or a PhD track—our graduate programs and training equip you for real impact and long-term career mobility.
The Direct Entry Pathway is flexible and interdisciplinary, welcoming students from across the liberal arts, sciences, education, and beyond, so you can graduate ready to lead, adapt, and make change where it matters most.