MS Product Stewardship

Master of Science in Product Stewardship admissions requirements

All applicants to the Master of Science in Product Stewardship must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, and have an acceptable academic record. There are no mandatory pre-requisites for admission to the MS program; however, previous exposure to physical or life sciences is helpful.

Application, admission, and degree-granting requirements and regulations shall be applied equitably to all individuals, applicants, and students regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin.

The MS in Product Stewardship is officially an academic plan under the Public Health academic program.

Application criteria and requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
  • Competent written and oral communication skills.
  • Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (except Indiana University).

This program does not require the GRE.

The personal statement should contain only responses to the following two questions. Applicants must upload their responses to the Additional Uploads section of the application link.

Please answer each of the following two questions in a concise and well-written essay format. Responses to each question should not exceed 100 words.

  • Where did your interest in product stewardship originate?
  • What do you think you might be doing professionally five years from now?

For each position on the résumé or CV, provide the job title, employing agency, dates employed, and responsibilities held. Indicate any additional strengths or skills such as fluency in foreign languages, research experience, teaching experience, community service, and demonstration of leadership skills. Include professional certifications, honors, and awards.

Applicants must upload their résumé or CV to the Additional Uploads section of the application link.

U.S. or Canadian transcripts

Official post-secondary transcripts from all U.S. institutions attended (must be sent directly from the institutions to SOPHAS). This includes previous study at Indiana University campuses.

It is strongly recommended that all transcripts be submitted no later than 15 days before the application deadline to allow SOPHAS adequate time to verify transcripts. Please note it can take up to four weeks for transcripts to be verified.

U.S. applicants who studied at foreign institutions as part of a study abroad experience at their U.S. college or university do not need to provide a WES evaluation of their study abroad coursework.

Foreign transcripts
All applicants with foreign academic credentials must provide a World Education Services (WES) ICAP course-by-course evaluation of those credentials. Because this process can take some time, applicants should submit their transcripts to WES at least one month in advance of the application deadline.

Through special arrangements with SOPHAS, WES will deliver its credential evaluation report directly to SOPHAS by secure electronic transmission. This expedites the delivery of the evaluation report as well as images of the applicant’s verified transcripts to SOPHAS and allows SOPHAS to process the report most efficiently.

See more information on WES

DO NOT mail any other documents to SOPHAS, including thesis, dissertations, or pre-secondary or secondary transcripts.

International applicants will be required to submit official transcripts, marksheets and diplomas from all colleges and universities attended to the IUPUI Office of International Affairs (OIA). OIA will evaluate your transcripts to determine if eligibility requirements for graduate study have been met.

Please mail transcripts, marksheets and diploma to:

Office of International Affairs
Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis
902 W. New York Street, ES2126
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Office: (317) 274-7000
Fax: (317) 274-2213
Email: 
Web: international.iupui.edu

Three letters of recommendation are required from professional sources that can provide an unbiased critical assessment of your abilities, skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Examples of professional and academic sources are academic advisors, professors, preceptors, or immediate supervisors.

Examples of sources that are not acceptable include coworkers, colleagues, classmates, and relatives. 

Recommendation letters must be submitted electronically to SOPHAS. 

International applicants

The Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health requires applicants whose native language is not English or whose academic study was done exclusively at non-English speaking institutions to prove English proficiency by providing either official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores. Scores must be under two years old.

The preferred minimum English language test scores for admission to the Fairbanks School of Public Health are:

  • Internet based TOEFL: minimum score of 79
  • Computer based TOEFL: minimum score of 213
  • Paper based TOEFL: minimum score of 550
  • IELTS: minimum score of 6.5

Applicants must submit:

  • TOEFL scores to SOPHAS using the following designation DI Code 5688
  • IELTS scores can be uploaded electronically to SOPHAS

For more information about:

  • TOEFL exam, visit toefl.org
  • IELTS exam, visit ielts.org/
  • IUPUI TOEFL requirements, review The Office of International Affairs section on English proficiency for graduate students.

International students who reside in the U.S. at the time of application must submit either TOEFL, ILETS or IUPUI EAP (English for Academic Purposes) exam scores.

International applicants who do not reside in the U.S. at the time of application must submit their TOEFL or ILETS scores with their application and, if admitted to the MSPS program, must also complete the EAP Exam upon arrival to Indianapolis.

The USMLE and ECFMG do not fulfill the required proof of English proficiency when applying to the MSPS program. Applicants who have passed the USMLE or ECFMG must also submit TOEFL, ILETS or EAP scores.

For further information on the EAP, contact the IUPUI School of Liberal Arts. To schedule a test date and time please call the Testing Center at 317-274-2620.

Foreign transcripts
All applicants with foreign academic credentials must provide a World Education Services (WES) ICAP course-by-course evaluation of those credentials. Because this process can take some time, applicants should submit their transcripts to WES at least one month in advance of the application deadline.

Through special arrangements with SOPHAS, WES will deliver its credential evaluation report directly to SOPHAS by secure electronic transmission. This expedites the delivery of the evaluation report as well as images of the applicant’s verified transcripts to SOPHAS and allows SOPHAS to process the report most efficiently.

See more information on WES

DO NOT mail any other documents to SOPHAS, including thesis, dissertations, or pre-secondary or secondary transcripts.

International applicants will be required to submit official transcripts, marksheets and diplomas from all colleges and universities attended to the IUPUI Office of International Affairs (OIA). OIA will evaluate your transcripts to determine if eligibility requirements for graduate study have been met.

Please mail transcripts, marksheets and diploma to:

Office of International Affairs
Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis
902 W. New York Street, ES2126
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Office: (317) 274-7000
Fax: (317) 274-2213
Email: 
Web: international.iupui.edu