Brown University’s one-year, on-campus accelerated master of public health (MPH) for clinicians is designed to transform clinicians into public health experts, researchers and leaders.
The accelerated MPH for clinicians is for professionals who already hold advanced clinical degrees in healthcare-related fields or those who have completed at least two years of medical school.
Drawing on expertise from faculty within biostatistics, epidemiology, health services, policy and practice, and behavioral sciences, the curriculum will expand your scope of knowledge by bringing public health expertise to your field and preparing you to:
- Pursue a career in public health
- Serve a role in public health as a clinician or scientist
- Engage in public health research and obtain grants and other types of funding
- Enhance your expertise in public health, which will also benefit the institutions where you work
Additional Information
As a student in the accelerated MPH program, you will have access to Brown University’s extensive collection of resources, including: the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning’s English language support and Writing Center, Student Accessibility Services, and health and mental health services.
*Brown also offers a two-year MPH program, on-campus or online.
Application Information
Applicants must either possess an advanced clinical degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., D.O., Pharm.D., DDS, DMD, O.D., DVM, DNP, DPT, or the international equivalent) or be a medical student who has completed at least two years of medical school.
Applicants to this School of Public Health program should apply through SOPHAS, a centralized application service for accredited schools and programs in public health.
Application to the Five-Year Undergraduate/MPH is done through SOPHAS Express.
Application Requirements
GRE Subject:
Not Required
GRE General:
Not Required
TOEFL/IELTS:
TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for international applicants; however, the Graduate School at Brown does offer a list of exceptions. Applicants should submit official TOEFL scores to both code 3094 (Brown University) and 5688 (SOPHAS). IELTS scores are also accepted.
Official Transcripts:
Required.
Letters of Recommendations:
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.
Personal Statement:
Required.
Portfolio:
Applicants must either possess an advanced clinical degree (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., D.O., Pharm.D., DDS, DMD, O.D., DVM, DNP, DPT, or the international equivalent) or be a medical student who has completed at least two years of medical school.
Resume/CV:
Required
Additional Materials:
Application fee
Additional Requirements:
International APPLICANTS
Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable)
Transcript Evaluation (SOPHAS accepts the WES ICAP Evaluation only)
Restrictions and Licensing Requirements
To comply with OFAC restrictions and licensing requirements, Brown University currently does not offer hybrid programs to individuals physically located in the following areas: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. Please note that this limitation is location-based, as well as applies to all citizens of these countries, regardless of location, who are ordinarily resident in these countries. View more information pertaining to embargoed country regulations for online courses.
If you have any questions regarding the application process for this program, please email masters_admissions@brown.edu.
Dates/Deadlines
Priority Deadline
Application Deadline
Tuition and Funding
- Graduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition is paid per course. Please visit the Student Financial Services page for up-to-date tuition rates. Fees and health insurance are additional. Please visit the SPH Tuition and Funding page for more detailed information.
Completion Requirements
The accelerated MPH for clinicians is comprised of:
- 10.5 units (i.e., the equivalent of 42 semester credits) that students complete in one year (i.e., July through May), beginning with an online session in the summer
- An MPH practicum and an Integrated Learning Experience (ILE)
Leadership
Contact and Location
School of Public Health
Mailing Address
Box G-S121, 4th Floor