Admissions

Application Steps

1. Complete and submit the online application

2. Submit a non-refundable $65 application fee

3. Submit required documents through your online application portal:

   Official Transcripts

   • An official transcript which shows a conferred bachelor's degree and all other transcripts containing a conferred degree are required. Official transcripts should be sent directly from the school or physically delivered in an untampered envelope sealed by the institution to Biola's Office of Graduate Admissions to be considered official. In addition, transcripts with prerequisites, leveling courses, advanced standing, and any other courses relevant to your desired program should be submitted. For certain degrees, additional or all transcripts may be requested or required. Review the admissions requirements of your individual program or contact Graduate Admissions for details.

   • Note for International Students: All international transcripts need U.S. grade equivalencies noted (e.g. GPA on a 4.0 scale). If your transcripts do not show U.S. grade equivalencies, you must have them evaluated by a credential evaluation agency like SpanTran (Biola Discount), International Education Evaluation (Biola Discount), World Education Services (WES) or Foundation for International Services (FIS).

     • Be sure to choose "Course by Course Report" and have the evaluation agency send them directly to Biola University via online portal or post (13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639) in order to be considered official.

   Two Letters of Recommendation

   • Pastor Recommendation

   • Academic or Professional Recommendation

   Christian Testimony Essay

   • Prompt: Please submit a 1-2 page essay explaining in your own words: 1) the circumstances surrounding your decision to become a follower of Christ, 2) the scriptural basis for your salvation, 3) your contribution to a local church community, and 4) describe how you display attributes of a mature Christian.

   Statement of Purpose and Objectives

   • Prompt:

     (a) Briefly explain why you want to go into the field of public health? (500 words or less)

     (b) Please describe your dream job in public health? (250 words or less)

   Resume or CV

   • Submit a copy of your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

   Proof of English Proficiency (Required for Non-Native English Speakers)

   • The School of Science, Technology and Health requires all students whose first language is not English to provide proof of English proficiency. Ways to provide proof of English proficiency includes one of the following:

     • Meet minimum TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test score (TOEFL iBT: 90, IELTS: 7.0, Duolingo: 120).
     • Provide official transcript showing an accredited degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral) completed/taught fully in English.
     • Successfully complete Biola’s English Language Program with passing status on the ELP Exit Exam