Dated: March 13, 2024
Supersedes: Policy on Transition from Certificate Only to Degree Program dated September 2, 2025
Last Review: March 13, 2024

I. PURPOSE

To establish the criterion for students who wish to transition from a certificate only program to a degree program in the Master of Public Health (“MPH") and Doctor of Public Health ("DrPH") programs in the New York Medical College (“NYMC”) School of Health Sciences and Practice (“SHSP”).

II. POLICY

Any student who wishes to transition from a certificate only program to a degree program in the SHSP must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

III. SCOPE

This policy applies to all Public Health certificate students.

IV. PROCEDURE

The Office of Admissions will review the student's transcript to confirm that the student has met the criterion prior to accepting the application.

V. EFFECTIVE DATE

This policy is effective immediately.

VI. POLICY MANAGEMENT

Executive Stakeholder: Dean, School of Health Sciences and Practice 
Oversight Office: Dean’s Office, School of Health Sciences and Practice