The MA/MPH
Dual Degree Program combines studies in the School of Medicine and the
School of Public Health. This program reduces the time and the
number of courses that would otherwise be required to complete separately
the requirements of two degrees. The Master of Public Health,
taken as a separate degree, requires completion fo 48 credits.
The Master of Arts in Medical Sciences, taken separately, requires the
completion of 32 credits. The combined MA/MPH, however is awarded
upon the completion of 64 credits and thus can be completed in two calendar
years (two academic years and one summer).
Applications
Applicants
must apply by completing an application to the Division of Graduate
Medical Sciences and an application to the School of Public Health,
indicating on each that admission to the combined degre program is desired.
Letters of recommendation, test scores, and transcripts must accompany
one of the applications and are shared by both admissions committees.
Applications may be obtained on-line for both programs. Applicants
already enrolled in either program who decide to pursue a joint degree
may, with the counsel of their advisor, apply for formal admission to
the other School. Upon acceptance, the director of the combined
program reviews the applicant's transcript and advises what courses
must be taken to complete the requirements.
Course
Requirements
Candidates
normally register for two semesters in the Division and two semesters
in the School of Public Health, but may cross-register and take courses
in both schools during any semester. For the MPH degree, students
must successfully complete 16 credits of core courses in the School
of Public Health and a minimum of four courses in one of the selected
concentrations: environmental health, ehalth law, health services,
and social and behavioral sciences. For specific concentration
course requirements, see the School of Public Health Bulletin.
For
the MA in medical sciences/MPH degree, students must complete 14 credits
of core courses and at least 8 credits from selected electives.
Any remaining credits may be taken in the Division of Graduate Medical
Sciences. Up to 8 elective credits may be taken as a directed
study or research courses in the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences.
Core and elective course requirements may vary slightly depending upon
the individual student's academic background and selection of courses.
Please consult MPH and MA program catalogues for further details concerning
waiver of courses.
Thesis
A thesis is required.
The thesis is to be based on research carried out by the candidate under
direct supervision of a member of the graduate faculty selected by the
candidate in consultatin with the program director. The research
project may involve only library research or a combinatoin of library
and laboratory (field) research.
