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PhD Medicine and Public Health at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The accelerated MD/MPH lets students earn both degrees in four years instead of the typical five; the MPH requires 42 semester hours, with MD courses in Population Medicine, Nutrition and Ethics counting 4.5 semester hours.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Public Health  |  Duration: 4 years (accelerated MD/MPH)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

MPH core in epidemiology and biostatistics, human behavior, environmental and occupational health, health services, research methods and budgeting; concentration courses in public health law and quality improvement; a 200-hour summer field experience; and an Integrative Learning Experience capstone in year four.

Career pathways

MD/MPH graduates work across all specialties and most continue clinical work; some later move into full-time public health in government, academia, community settings, clinical administration or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the MD programme as usual, then submit a separate combined degree application (from the start of the MD secondary application until mid-July; secondary deadline December 30). MPH applications are reviewed only after MD admission; seats are space-available. No additional interviews, tests beyond the MCAT, or application fees. The programme cannot be joined after it starts.

USD 9,420 a year (2026-2027). Flat MPH rate charged for all four years; MD tuition separate; rates set annually. Source

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: 4 years (accelerated MD/MPH)

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