4+1 Degree Program

The 4+1 program is open to NYU freshmen and sophomores.

Submit your application by April 1 of your sophomore year.

1. Submit the NYU GPH Request for Information 4+1 Programs form. 

2. Within 1-3 business days, you will be sent a link to the official GPH 4+1 application.

1. Online application (you will be emailed a link to fill out the application)

2. Statement of Purpose, describing your interest in the NYU GPH 4+1 program and its relation to your overall academic and career goals.

3. A copy of your NYU transcripts.

4. An approval letter from your current Undergraduate Academic Advisor.

1. Online application (you will be emailed a link to fill out the application) 

2. A statement of purpose 

3. A writing sample 

4. A transcript from NYU 

5. Transcripts from any previous undergraduate institutions in which you have been enrolled for a degree 

6. A resume/CV 

7. Two letters of recommendation 

Statement of Purpose 

A 1-2 page statement of purpose (single-spaced) should describe: 

• Your interest in Bioethics
• Specific biomedical and environmental issues that you find particularly interesting, and how and why you want to study them at the graduate level
• Any relevant coursework and experience that has prepared you for graduate study
• How a Bioethics Master's at NYU fits into your longer-term academic/career goals

Writing Sample

• Bioethics asks that applicants submit a 10-page, double-spaced writing sample that discusses an issue in Bioethics. This may touch on a variety of topics, including biomedical or environmental affairs.

Undergraduate Transcript

• Undergraduate transcript(s) are required to apply. View instructions for accessing and downloading your unofficial NYU transcript.
• If you transferred to NYU, please also upload official transcripts from any previous undergraduate institution where you have earned credit. You can upload a PDF scan of an official non-NYU transcript, or an official electronic copy ordered directly from your previous school's Registrar. If you do the latter, you may be sent a PDF portfolio (a bundle of several official documents). You will not be able to upload the entire portfolio into our online application system - instead, please save/print each of the documents as individual PDFs and then upload them.

Resume/CV

You will need to submit an up-to-date resume or CV with your application. If you have any concerns about updating or creating a resume, we recommend that you speak with a Career Coach at the Wasserman Center for resume review and assistance.

Letters of Recommendation

• Two letters of recommendation are required to apply. Ideally these letters of recommendation should come from faculty or colleagues who work in areas connected to the field of Bioethics. They should be able to speak to your readiness for graduate study in Bioethics, either with reference to your academic history or practical experiences that might have shaped your understanding of relevant ethical questions.
• Your recommenders will need to submit their recommendations through NYU Box. Please enter your recommenders name and contact information into the application system. Once your application is submitted, your recommender will be sent links to submit their letters of recommendation on your behalf.
• It is always a good idea to contact your recommenders in advance of sending them an official request, even as soon as you think you will apply to a Bachelor's-Master's track. It is courteous to give your recommenders at least a month's notice to produce a new letter of recommendation.