Degrees & Programs

Dual Degrees

Our dual and joint degree programs provide a foundation in public health while complementing professional practice.

These degree options are for students who are presently enrolled. If you are a practicing professional looking to add and MPH to your already obtained degree, see the Executive MPH in Public Health Practice.

Business Administration

MHA/MBA Dual Degree
The MHA/MBA Healthcare Administration and Business Administration (MHA/MBA) dual degree offered by the School of Public Health and the Carlson School of Management prepares students for high-level careers in the biomedical pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Contact the program coordinator at mhamn@umn.edu for more information.

Dentistry

Public Health Dentistry DDS/MPH
Pair your DDS with an MPH and learn how to shape a dental practice that serves the whole community. The Public Health Dentistry (DDS/MPH) dual degree program is designed for students who are applying to or enrolled in an accredited dental school at any college and university in the country. If you are a practicing dentist, please consider the Executive MPH in Public Health Practice. Contact the program coordinator at php@umn.edu for more information.

Law

Public Health Administration and Policy JD/MPH
The Public Health Administration and Policy program trains students to become leaders and innovators in public health management, analysis, and policy. The dual degree enables students to formulate and implement public health policies through laws and regulations. Contact the program coordinator at hpmphap@umn.edu for more information.

Medicine

Public Health Medicine MD/MPH
The Public Health Medicine dual degree is critical for future physicians who want to focus not only on essential cures and interventions but also on preventions that can stop suffering before it starts. Contact the program coordinator at php@umn.edu for more information.

Nursing

Public Health Nursing Practice DNP/MPH
The Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP/MPH dual degree program allows DNP students to bridge the knowledge of nursing and public health to address public health policy issues and create and implement evidence-based interventions to improve the health of populations. Applicants must be applying to or be DNP students in any accredited DNP program at any college or university in the country to be eligible for this dual degree. Contact the program coordinator at php@umn.edu for more information.

Pharmacy

Public Health Pharmacy PharmD/MPH
Pair your Pharmacy degree with an MPH to learn about disease prevention interventions, population management, and patient education. The PharmD/MPH dual degree program is designed for pharmacy students who are presently enrolled in or applying to any accredited pharmacy school at any college or university in the country. If you are a practicing pharmacist, please consider the Executive Program in Public Health Practice. Contact the program coordinator at php@umn.edu for more information.

Public Policy

Public Health Public Policy MPP/MPH
The Public Health Public Policy degree trains students to address public policies from a public health perspective. Applicants are required to be applying or admitted to any MPP-accredited program at any college or university in the country to be eligible for the dual degree. Contact the program coordinator at php@umn.edu for more information.

Urban & Regional Planning

Urban & Regional Planning MURP/MPH
The Urban and Regional Planning degree gives students the knowledge to influence how neighborhoods, cities, and regions develop from a perspective that puts community and population health first. Applicants are required to be applying or admitted to any MURP-accredited program at any college or university in the country to be eligible for the dual degree. Contact the program coordinator at php@umn.edu for more information.

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Public Health – DVM/MPH
Pair your Veterinary Public Health DVM with an MPH to work at the interface of human wellness and animal health. Contact the program coordinator at peter415@umn.edu for more information.

If you are interested in other dual degree options, please reach out to the appropriate division contact to discuss.

Division of Environmental Health Sciences: enhsssupport@umn.edu

  • Environmental Health JD/MPH, JD/MS, JD/PhD

Division of Epidemiology and Community Health: epichstu@umn.edu

  • Epidemiology JD/MPH
  • Maternal and Child Health JD/MPH
  • Epidemiology MD/PhD
  • Community Health Promotion MSW/MPH
  • Maternal and Child Health MSW/MPH

Division of Health Policy & Management: hpmgrad@umn.edu

  • Health Services Research, Policy & Administration JD/MS, JD/PhD
  • Health Services Research, Policy & Administration MD/PhD
  • Healthcare Administration JD/MHA
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