The program offers interdisciplinary education for students desiring dual study in medicine (M.D./M.P.H.), dental medicine (D.M.D./M.P.H.), law (J.D./M.P.H.), social work (M.S.W./M.P.H.), and pharmacy (Pharm.D./M.P.H.). Interdisciplinary study typically is accomplished by respective programs recognizing 12 credits of coursework completed within the other program (e.g., public health credits waived for specified courses completed within the schools of medicine, dental medicine, law, social work, pharmacy, or nursing).
Suggested Plan of Study by Degree
| Course: | MPH/MD DMD/MPH | MPH/JD | MPH/MSW | MPH/PharmD |
| PUBH 5403 Health Administration | X | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5404 Environmental Health | X | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5405 Social & Behavioral Foundations of Public Health | X | X | X or BASC 5362 | X |
| PUBH 5406 Law and Public Health* | X | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5408 Epidemiology & Biostatistics I | X or MDelta | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5409 Epidemiology & Biostatistics II | X Or MDelta | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5411 Introduction to Interprofessional Public Health Practice* | X | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5431 Public Health Research Methods* or PUBH 5497 Public Health Research Appraisal | X | X | X or BASC 5333 | X |
| PUBH 5407 Practicum in Public Health (1 semester) | X | X | X | X |
| PUBH 5497 Capstone Project (3 Credits) | X | X | X | |
| GRAD 5950 Master’s Thesis (9 Credits) | X | |||
| Elective Courses | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Required for completion associated with Dual Degree Pathway | MDelta- Vital Stage I | LAW 7587 LAW 7592 | BASC 5300 BASC 5350 POPR 5310 POPR 5312 | PHRX 3050 PHRX 4057 PHRX 4054 |
*pending permission of academic advisor
M.D./M.P.H. and D.M.D./M.P.H.
Students admitted to UCONN Schools of Medical or Dental Medicine will complete STAGE 1 MDelta curriculum and earn the Graduate Certificate in Social Determinants of Health & Disparities (CSDH&D). Completion of this requirement reflects 12 graduate credits of advanced standing coursework toward the MPH Degree. M.D./M.P.H. and D.M.D./M.P.H. candidates are expected to complete the dual degrees during a 5-year interval consisting of 4 years of full-time study in their clinical discipline along with 1 year of full-time study in the Program in Applied Public Health Sciences. Medical students interested in the MD/MPH option should contact admissions@uchc.edu, School of Medicine Admissions Office. Dental students interest in the DMD/MPH option should contact Eric Bernstein, JD, EdD, School of Dental Medicine. Contact publichealth@uchc.edu for questions regarding the application process.
J.D./M.P.H.
This dual degree program is intended for students who wish to integrate study of the legal and health care systems Students admitted to UConn School of Law will complete a minimum of 36 credits of PUBH-related coursework for their dual degrees.
M.S.W./M.P.H.
This dual degree program is intended for students who wish to integrate study of our public health and social services systems. Students admitted to UConn School of Social Work will complete a minimum of 36 credits of PUBH-related coursework for their dual degrees.
Pharm.D./M.P.H.
This dual degree program is intended for students who wish to integrate study of pharmacotherapy and health promotion, disease prevention and medication safety. Students admitted to UConn will complete a minimum of 36 credits of PUBH-related coursework for their dual degrees.
Admission requirements for dual degree programs
Candidates for a dual degree must meet the admission requirements of both the Program in Applied Public Health Sciences and the professional school in which they are enrolled. The M.P.H. program seeks students with a strong academic record, commitment to the health of the community, relevant background and/or experience, and career goals relevant to public health. Prospective candidates should meet with program facilitators prior to submitting an application.
| Program | Program Facilitator | |
|---|---|---|
| Program in Applied Public Health Sciences | Kristen Guertin | kguertin@uchc.edu |
| School of Medicine | Admissions Office | admissions@uchc.edu |
| School of Dental Medicine | Eric Bernstein | ebernstein@uchc.edu |
| School of Law | Susan Schmeiser | susan.schmeiser@uconn.edu |
| School of Social Work | Carlton Jones | carlton.jones@uconn.edu |
| School of Pharmacy | Chinenye Anyanwu | chinenye.anyanwu@uconn.edu |