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Master's in Nutrition and Public Health at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

A dual degree combining the MS in Nutrition from the Friedman School with an MPH. Students register at the Friedman School and cross-register for MPH classes, with the two degrees' required courses overlapping by about 40%.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 2 to 2.5 years full-time (part-time possible)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

All MPH core requirements (one course in each of five core knowledge areas, program evaluation, health care budgeting and management), an Applied Practice Experience of at least 160 hours and a capstone Integrative Learning Experience, paired with nutrition coursework and a concentration-specific MPH.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Concurrent applicants apply through the Friedman application, indicate interest in the dual degree and submit a personal statement about it; the application is shared with the Public Health Admissions Committee. Current Friedman students apply to the Public Health Admissions Office with an unofficial Friedman transcript.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Students can complete both the MS and MPH degrees in 2 to 2.5 years of full-time study (four full co

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