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Dual JD/Master of Public Health (MPH) at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Boston University offers highly motivated students a unique opportunity to combine professional training in law and public health through this dual degree program offered by the School of Law (LAW) and the School of Public Health (SPH). Candidates must be accepted to both schools. Successful candidates receive both the Juris Doctor (JD) and a Master of Public Health (MPH).

Faculty: School of Law  |  Duration: 34 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The MPH is a 42-unit degree. JD/MPH students must complete a minimum of 34 units in residence at SPH, and 8 units are completed at LAW. All courses completed in residence at SPH and counted to the MPH portion of the JD/MPH must be numbered SPH XX 700 and above. No courses taken outside of the School of Public Health will count toward the MPH, including courses taken at other Boston University schools and colleges.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Click here for more information about applying to BU’s MPH Dual Degree programs.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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