The Brooks School looks for academically strong first-year applicants who have demonstrated genuine interest in the field of public policy or health care policy through coursework, extracurricular activities, and other application materials. To prepare for the Brooks School’s curriculum, students are encouraged to tak…
At the Brooks School, we apply a holistic approach to reviewing applications. All applications are reviewed within the context of the student’s school and the curriculum available. Please visit the [International Students - Frequently Asked Questions][1] page to learn more. [1]: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.…
The Brooks School provides numerous opportunities that offer valuable preparation for law school. This includes access to renowned Brooks School faculty who are trained attorneys, the [Cornell in Washington][1] program, the [State Policy and Advocacy Clinic][2], a breadth of law-focused course offerings, and access to…
Students are not required to be pre-med or complete pre-med science coursework to study Health Care Policy. The Brooks School’s Health Care Policy major offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to meet degree requirements focusing on social inequalities, data science, or medicine. Health Care Policy students …
The Brooks School accepts a maximum of fifteen AP/IB credits. More information about the credits the Brooks School currently accepts can be found on the [current student portal][1]. Credits will be awarded according to policies in place at the time the student begins a Brooks program (e.g., a student starting in fall …
The Brooks School looks for academically strong transfer applicants who have demonstrated genuine interest in the fields of public policy or health care policy through coursework, extracurricular activities, and other application materials. To prepare for the Brooks School’s curriculum, students are encouraged to take…
Public policy touches all areas of life, from health care to education, transportation, employment, and everything in between. Thus, the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy’s undergraduate training provides valuable skillsets for a multitude of careers. While some graduates seek employment across government or indu…
Students in the Brooks School participate in both short-term and full-semester abroad coursework. Each summer, Brooks School faculty offer a ten-day, one- credit course in Copenhagen, Denmark, and a three-week, three-credit course in Turin, Italy, to explore international public policy. Both of these short courses are…
The Brooks School’s Health Care Policy major includes a flexible curriculum that allows students to meet program requirements with pre-med or pre-health coursework. With a unique mix of social science and natural science coursework grounded in a lens of public policy, the Health Care Policy major stands out in medical…
It is not possible to double major as a Brooks School student. However, Brooks School students are welcome to complement their Brooks School major with a [minor][1] in any Cornell college or school. [1]: https://www.cornell.edu/academics/fields.cfm