Application for Admission to the MSC

The information is being updated with the latest requirements sent from the Schools.

The Graduate School of Public Health will not be considering EXAM among the evaluation criteria.

For questions, contact the Admisions Officer of your program via email.

Please note: The option of Doctor in Nursing Practice with Specialty in Anesthesia is not currently available on the admission application of the University of Puerto Rico – Nurse Anesthesia Program. All applicants to the Doctor in Nursing Practice with Specialty in Anesthesia Program must select “Master of Science in Nursing with Specialty in Anesthesia (Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería con especialidad en Anestesia” during the application process.  

Regular Admission

Graduate programs are offered at the Medical Sciences Campus. Students who wish to enter any of our programs must have completed the basic courses or required by the program of their interest; either in a UPR System Campus or private university institutions duly accredited inside and outside of Puerto Rico.

 

How to apply?

Access to: https://sistemas.rcm.upr.edu/admisiones/ (Application for admission only for graduate studies and students applying to our undergraduate programs from private institutions).

Post Bachelor’s and Graduate Certificates

Program Prerequisites Exam School Application
Medical Technology Bachelor’s Degree and specific classes In Review EPS Admission
Cythotechnology Bachelor’s Degree and 42 credits in sciences In Review EPS Admission
Dietetic Internship BS in Nutrition In Review EPS Admission
Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree and specific classes Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Developmental Disabilities – Early Intervention Bachelor’s Degree and other requirements Will not consider exam Public Health Admission

Masters

Visit Advanced Placement Program to apply for the Master of Science in Dentistry in:

Program Prerequisites Exam School Application
Health Information Administration Bachelor’s Degree and specific classes In Review EPS Admission
Sciences in Speech and Language Pathology Bachelor’s Degree and specific classes In Review EPS Admission
Sciences in Occupational Therapy Bachelor’s Degree and specific classes In Review EPS Admission
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor’s Degree or Post Bachelor’s Certificate in Medical Technology In Review EPS Admission
Science in Clinical and Translational Research Doctoral Degree and interview N/A EPS and Medicine Admission
Sciences in Clinical Research GPA, interview, and others elements N/A EPS
and Medicine		 Admission
Sciences in Nursing – 7 clinical pathways and 2 functional roles Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, license and other requirements GRE Nursing Admission
Dental Medicine Sciences in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine (DDS o DMD) N/A Dental Medicine Advanced Placement
Dental Medicine Sciences in Pediatric Odontology Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine (DDS o DMD) N/A Dental Medicine Advanced Placement
Dental Medicine Sciences in Orthodontics Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine (DDS o DMD) N/A Dental Medicine Advanced Placement
Dental Medicine Sciences in Prosthodontics Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine (DDS o DMD) N/A Dental Medicine Advanced Placement
Health Services Administration Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health Education Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Sciences in Demography Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Sciences in Epidemiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Sciences in Industrial Hygiene Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, with courses in sciences or show
knowledge in sciences, and specific courses		 Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Sciences in Evaluative Research of Health Systems Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Health Sciences in Nutrition Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Health related profession or Natural Sciences, plus specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health (General Program) Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health in Biostatistics Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health in Epidemiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health in Environmental Health Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health in Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Sciences in Anatomy Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Sciences in Pharmacology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Sciences in Toxicology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Sciences in Microbiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Sciences in Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Sciences in Physiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering GRE Pharmacy Admission

Doctorates

Program Prerequisites Exam School Application
Pharmacy Specific courses, completing a Bachelor’s Degree not obliged PCAT Pharmacy Admission
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor of Science and specific courses GRE Pharmacy Admission
Dental Medicine Specific courses, completing a Bachelor’s Degree not obliged DAT Dental Medicine Admission
Audiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses In Review EPS Admission
Physical Therapy Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses In Review EPS Admission
Medicine Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses MCAT Medicine Admission
Philosophy in Anatomy Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Phylosophy in Pharmacology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Phylosophy in Toxicology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Phylosophy in Microbiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Phylosophy in Biochemistry Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Phylosophy in Physiology Bachelor’s Degree and specific courses GRE Medicine Admission
Public Health in Health Systems Analysis and Management Masters degree and other requirements Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health in Environmental Health Masters degree and other requirements Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Public Health in Social Determinants of Health Masters degree and other requirements Will not consider exam Public Health Admission
Sciences in Nursing Masters degree in Nursing and other requirements GRE Nursing Admission
Nursing Practice – Anesthesia Bachelor in Nursing and other requirements TOEFL* Nursing Admission

The Medical Sciences Campus has six (6) Schools and they all offer Masters and Doctorates. In addition, some offer bachelor, post-bachelor certificates and associate degrees. The “Pregúntame” (Ask me) portal is designed for students, parents, counselors, teachers, and professionals. In addition, you can see information about deadlines, costs of undergraduate and graduate credit, content of exams, reviews,myths, ask questions, see differences between similar programs and other important information. May you find Success!