Graduate Programs

Public Health and Public Affairs Dual Degree

The MPH/MPA Dual-Degree Program is a rigorous program for students who are intellectually curious, highly motivated, and committed to the study of both public health and public policy.

The MPH/MPA Dual-Degree Program is a rigorous program for students who are intellectually curious, highly motivated, and committed to the study of both public health and public policy.

The School of Public Health and the Watson School of International and Public Affairs offer the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) dual degree program. Emphasizing a learning-by-doing approach, this program offers highly-qualified applicants the opportunity to gain training in public health and public policy to prepare them to address critical health policy issues in the United States and throughout the world.

Application Information

Applicants to the MPH/MPA dual degree program should apply via SOPHAS, a centralized application service used by the Brown University School of Public Health. Students from a variety of backgrounds and fields of study are welcome to apply; applications will be reviewed by the Dual Degree Admissions Committee.

Comprehensive application requirements are detailed on the School of Public Health's admissions requirements website.

Application Requirements

GRE Subject:

Not required

GRE General:

Not required

TOEFL/IELTS:

Required

Official Transcripts:

Required

Letters of Recommendations:

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Personal Statement:

Required

Resume/CV:

Required

Additional Requirements:

Application Fee

Dates/Deadlines

Priority Deadline

Application Deadline

Completion Requirements

The dual–degree degree program begins in the summer (following the MPA program schedule) and includes 17 total courses (14 full courses and 6 half courses) as well as a practicum and an Integrated Learning Experience (ILE). The program is usually completed in two years, though students can extend the program over a longer period of time. All degree requirements must be met within a five–year period.

Leadership

Director of Graduate Study, MPH Program
Karen Andes, Ph.D., MA.
Director, MPH/MPA Dual Degree Program
Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler, JD, MA
Dual Degree Program Coordinator
Elizabeth Jackvony, MPH
Faculty Director, MPA Program
David Blanding, Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Study, MPA
Matthew Lyddon, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Admissions & Recruitment, MPA Program
Catherine M. Rodarte, M.Ed.

Contact and Location

School of Public Health

Mailing Address

Brown University
Box G-S121, 4th Floor
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