PharmD-MPH

Dual Degree Program: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)-Master of Public Health (MPH)

Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy

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Broaden your understanding of health care

With the ETSU Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)-Master of Public Health (MPH) dual degree program, gain a broader perspective on health, with a special focus on disease prevention and health promotion strategies. Strengthen your ability to conduct and interpret research, serve in an applied public health setting, and develop knowledge and skills to address health and disease for the individual and populations.

Eligibility Eligibility

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher. Gatton’s bachelor’s completion program is an option.
  • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) may be required

Application Application

The preferred application deadline for the PharmD-MPH program is March 1 of second professional year; however, applications may be accepted after the deadline. Applicants should first inform Academic Affairs regarding their intent to apply; then, submit the following items to Student Affairs:

  • ETSU Graduate School application to the MPH program, available at the ETSU Graduate School.
  • Application fee will be paid to the ETSU Graduate School.
  • A personal essay of 150-300 words detailing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the articulated PharmD-MPH program.

 Requirements Requirements

Students enrolled in the articulated PharmD-MPH dual degree program complete the program in three phases:

  • Core courses (16 hours)

  • MPH concentration courses (fourth year)

  • Field experience (fifth year of program, concurrent with advanced pharmacy practice experiences)

The PharmD curricular structure is available on the Curriculum page.

Cost Program Cost

Save time and money by completing two degrees at the same time. GCOP tuition covers graduate tuition for the 16 hours of core courses and the field experience. Students pay graduate tuition for their MPH concentration courses in the fourth year. Students also pay fees for all MPH courses.

Timeline for MPH Timeline for PharmD-MPH 

Learn more from the ETSU catalog listing.

Progression in the PharmD-MPH Dual Degree Program

Program Requirements:

  • 4 MPH Core Courses (16-19 credit hours—Students without a CEPH-accredited degree must also take HSMP 5010 Foundations of Public Health which can be taken during P2 Year)
  • MPH Concentration Courses (12-13 credit hours )
  • MPH Field Experience and MPH Capstone (9 credit hours )

    P3 Year

    MPH Courses (PharmD electives)

    Fall Semester:

    EPID 5100 4 credits: Analytic Methods in Public Health

    OR

    HSMP 5040 4 credits: Health Systems, Regulations, and Policies

    Spring Semester:

    COBH 5250 4 credits: Community-Based Methods in Public Health

    OR

    HSMP 5200 4 credits: Health Leadership & Management

    P4/MPH Year

    Summer:

    2 APPE Rotations in the Summer Months: 2 Courses 8 credits

    Fall Semester:

    EPID 5100 4 credits: Analytic Methods in Public Health

    OR

    HSMP 5040 4 credits: Health Systems, Regulations, and Policies

    PLUS:

    2-3 Courses, 6-9 credits: Dependent on Concentration
    (Students will select a concentration from the following areas of study: Biostatistics, Community Health, Epidemiology, Environmental & Occupational Health, Public Health Leadership & Policy)

    Spring Semester:

    COBH 5250 4 credits: Community-Based Methods in Public Health 

    OR 

    HSMP 5200 4 credits: Health Leadership & Management

    PLUS:

    2-3 Courses, 6-9 credits: Dependent on Concentration 
    (Students will select a concentration from the following areas of study: Biostatistics, Community Health, Epidemiology, Environmental & Occupational Health, Public Health Leadership & Policy)

    P5 Year

    PharmD

    Fall & Spring Semester:

    7 Courses, 28 credits: 7 APPE Rotations in the P5 Year

    MPH

    Fall Semester:

    2 Courses, 6 credits: MPH Concentration Field Experience

    Spring Semester: 

    1 Course, 3 credits: MPH Concentration Capstone