Dual Degree MPH Program - MPH/Physical Therapy

Program Highlights & Accreditation

Arcadia University offers a unique dual degree program combining a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with a Master of Public Health (MPH). The MPH component focuses on Community Health, aiming to equip future healthcare leaders with a comprehensive understanding of public health principles alongside clinical expertise. This DPT-MPH program is designed to enable future physical therapists to become leaders in health promotion and health policy, impacting healthcare innovatively both domestically and internationally.

The Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health at Arcadia University is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Key highlights of the MPH program component include:

• Program planning and evaluation.

• Healthcare and broader public health policy.

• Epidemiology, research methods, and biostatistics.

• Public health communication for the community.

• Capstone projects that integrate practice and research.

• Internships that give students first-hand experience in public health settings.

• Domestic and international service projects and internship opportunities.

• Interprofessional education experiences.

• Our Program integrates education, research, and practice in a globally-minded environment.

Delivery Modes

The dual DPT/MPH program, including the Master of Public Health coursework, is delivered on-campus.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH curriculum provides comprehensive training in the foundations of public health, health behavior, health equity, program planning and evaluation, research methods, and quantitative approaches in public health, including epidemiology and biostatistics.

Students apply their knowledge through culminating capstone research and internship experiences. These experiences emphasize global perspectives and multidisciplinary approaches to social justice, health equity, and community advocacy.

Admissions Requirements

Candidates for the dual DPT/MPH degree must be accepted into both the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and the Master of Public Health program. Entry into the DPT program typically requires a bachelor’s degree and specific prerequisites.

For detailed admission criteria and application procedures for the dual degree, please refer to the Admission page . Applications are typically submitted through PTCAS . Program requirements can be viewed in the university catalog .

Cost & Financial Aid

Information regarding tuition, fees, and financial aid opportunities for graduate students, including those in the dual DPT/MPH program, is available on Arcadia University's Graduate Tuition and Financial Aid page .

Career & Practical Experience

The DPT/MPH program prepares graduates for leadership roles in health promotion, health policy, research, advocacy, and management. The MPH component trains students to effectively engage with communities to advance health and work as public health professionals in diverse local and global settings.

Practical experience is integral to the program, featuring internships in public health settings (both domestic and international opportunities may be available) and capstone projects that integrate research and practice. Students also benefit from interprofessional education experiences.