Dual BS/MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. This combined program allows students to earn both degrees in an expedited five-year timeframe, operating on a quarter-based academic calendar.

The curriculum is designed to integrate undergraduate and graduate studies, with students commencing MPH coursework after completing their first two years of undergraduate study. A formal application to the MPH program is required during the junior year. Students who do not meet the graduate program entrance requirements can still complete the BS in Public Health.

Specific accreditation for the Master of Public Health (MPH) program (e.g., CEPH) is not explicitly mentioned in the provided document.

Delivery Modes

This is an accelerated, on-campus program. The structure implies a full-time commitment throughout the five years.

Students engage in four years of undergraduate study, which includes one co-operative education experience. The fifth year is dedicated to completing the remaining graduate-level MPH coursework.

Curriculum Overview

The Master of Public Health portion of this accelerated program requires the completion of 56.0 graduate quarter credits.

Core MPH requirements include foundational courses such as:

• Introduction to Biostatistics (BST 571)

• Introduction to Epidemiology (EPI 570)

• Qualitative Data and Mixed Methods Analysis (HMP 505)

• Public Health Foundations and Systems I (PBHL 510)

• Public Health Foundations and Systems II (PBHL 511)

A key component of the MPH curriculum is the Applied Practical Experience (PBHL 500). Students will also complete MPH major-specific courses, an Integrative Learning Experience, and electives or a graduate minor, based on their chosen MPH major.

Admissions Requirements for MPH Component

Students interested in the accelerated BS/MPH program must confirm their intent to participate with their academic advisor by the end of the spring term of their second undergraduate year.

A formal application to the Master of Public Health program must be submitted during the student's junior year. Specific admission criteria for the MPH program component (such as GPA, prerequisite courses beyond the BS in Public Health curriculum, or standardized test scores) are not detailed in this document. Students who are not admitted to the MPH component can complete their fourth year in the Public Health undergraduate program and receive a BS degree.

Career & Practical Experience

The accelerated program incorporates significant practical experience. Undergraduate students participate in one co-operative education (co-op) experience.

As part of the Master of Public Health curriculum, students must complete an Applied Practical Experience (PBHL 500), providing hands-on learning in a public health setting.

The program aims to prepare graduates for a variety of careers in the public health field. Relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes associated with this field of study include 11-9111 (Medical and Health Services Managers), 21-1091 (Health Education Specialists), 21-1094 (Community Health Workers), and 25-1071 (Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary).