Apply to a Graduate Program
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When you apply to SHP, we’ll carefully review your academic record and qualification, as well as your experiences and aspirations.
Please review the Admissions requirements for your specific program before creating or logging into your account. It is helpful to have all of the required documents before you apply.
Review the the requirements for the graduate degree program you’re interested in.
Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Doctor of Physical Therapy |
| Clinical Nutrition | Occupational Therapy Doctorate |
| Doctor of Health Informatics | Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
Certificates
Some of our certificates are entry-level. Others are designed for working professionals who may already have a degree, but want to develop or expand their skills sets. We offer both school certificates and certificates awarded through the Center for Advanced and Continuing Education.
Ready to Apply?
To apply for any of SHP’s graduate programs, interested individuals should submit their applications through the Graduate Application. The application fee is $70.00. The exceptions are the programs listed below. They require applications to be submitted via a centralized application service. The application portal will provide information on the applicable fees for these programs.
For Fall Admission
| Occupational Therapy Doctorate | April 5 |
| M.S. in Speech Language Pathology | February 1 |
| MPH in Nutrition & Dietetic Internship Certificate | February 15 |
| M.S. in Clinical Nutrition (for Aspiring Dietitians) | February 15 |
| M.S. in Clinical Nutrition (for RDNs) | June 1 |
| Doctor of Clinical Nutrition | June 1 |
| Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences | March 15 |
| M.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences | April 15 |
| M.S. in Cytopathology | May 1 |
| M.S. in Clinical Research Management | May 31 |
| M.S. in CRM Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Track |
May 31 |
| Doctor of Health Informatics | April 15 |
| M.S. in Health Informatics | April 15 |
| M.S. in Physician Assistant | September 1 |
| Doctor of Physical Therapy | October 1 |
| Ph.D. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling | April 15 |
| M.S. in Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling | March 1 |
For Spring Admission
Only the following programs offer Spring admission
| M.S. in CRM Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Track |
October 15 |
Start Your Application
Application to the following programs are through a Central Application Service (CAS).
For all other SHP graduate programs, apply via the Graduate Application.
Physical Therapy Program
For the Doctor of Physical Therapy, apply via http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx. October 1 is the application deadline.
Physician Assistant Program
For the MS Physician Assistant (does not include the 3+3 program), apply via CASPA at https://caspa.liaisoncas.com. Applications are available in mid-April. The application cycle for this Program closes on September 1 and has rolling admission.
Nutrition Programs
Hospital-based program applicants ONLY, apply here.
For the Dietetic Internship and MPH in Nutrition, apply vias DICAS at https://dicas.liaisoncas.com Opens October 4 and February 15 is the application deadline. In addition the applicants must register through D+D Digital at www.dnddigital.com between December 1, 2023 and February 15, 2024 by 11:59 pm central time.
Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences Programs
Application to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate OTD program must be submitted through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS) at: https://otcas.liaisoncas.com. Deadline to apply is April 5.
Application to the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (MSSLLP) program must be submitted through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) at: https://csdcas.liaisoncas.com/. Deadline to apply is February 1.
Application to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program must be submitted through the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) at: http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx. Deadline to apply is October 1.
Questions?
Contact our Admission counselors through email or by phone at 973-972-5454.
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