The MPH/MPA Dual-Degree Program is a highly rigorous program for students who are intellectually curious, highly motivated, and committed to the study of public health and public policy.
The School of Public Health and the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs offer the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) dual degree program. Students from a variety of backgrounds and fields of study are encouraged to apply. Emphasizing a learning-by-doing approach, this rigorous program will offer 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.
Admission 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 Dual Degree Admissions Committee. Please visit the MPH admissions website for application deadlines and additional admissions information.
Comprehensive application requirements are detailed on the School of Public Health's admissions requirements website.
Admission 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
International Applicants:
Language Proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS if applicable)
Transcript Evaluation (if applicable)
Dates/Deadlines
Admission Deadline
Financial Aid
Merit–based scholarships are awarded to qualified, eligible candidates. Student loans are available through the Office of Financial Aid to eligible applicants who submit the FAFSA. More Master's Funding Information
Completion Requirements
The dual–degree degree program begins in the summer and includes 20 courses (14 full courses and 6 half courses) as well as an internship and a Master's level thesis. Students will benefit from the rich academic resources at the Watson Institute and the School of Public Health, as well as their extensive applied learning programs in Rhode Island, as well as throughout the United States and the world. The program can be 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.
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Contact and Location
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Mailing Address
Box G-S121, 4th Floor