Accelerated BS/MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The Accelerated Bachelor's/Master of Public Health (MPH) program at George Mason University is designed for highly qualified and motivated current Mason undergraduates from any major.

Key benefits include the waiver of application fees, the opportunity to take up to six graduate courses at the undergraduate tuition rate, and the ability to complete degree requirements more quickly by double-counting certain courses for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Delivery Modes

This is an accelerated program allowing undergraduate students to begin MPH coursework while completing their bachelor's degree.

Curriculum Overview

Admitted students who have successfully completed 75 approved undergraduate credits may take up to 18 credits (6 courses) of approved graduate coursework towards the MPH. This includes:

• Advanced Standing: Up to 12 credits (4 courses) can apply to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. A minimum grade of B is required for these courses to count towards the graduate degree.

• Reserve Credit: Up to 6 credits (2 courses) can be taken as graduate-level courses that do not count toward undergraduate degree requirements but apply only to the graduate degree.

Students must select an MPH concentration when applying. A minimum of 3 credits (1 course) must be taken in either Advanced Standing or Reserve Credit to transition into the MPH program.

Admissions Requirements

Eligibility criteria for the Accelerated MPH program:

• Current George Mason University undergraduate student in any major.

• Completion of at least 60 credits in the undergraduate degree program.

• Minimum GPA of 3.25.

• Completion of ENGH 302 (waived for Honors College students).

• Completion of GCH 300.

• Completion of a Mason quantitative reasoning course.

Application materials include:

• Two letters of recommendation: one from the academic advisor and one from a faculty member in the student's major. A third recommendation is encouraged but not required.

• Statement of Purpose and Objectives (maximum 2 pages) addressing specific prompts about motivation, career goals, and past experiences.

• Resume.

Career & Practical Experience

Students are encouraged to discuss their public health career goals with their undergraduate advisor prior to application as part of the pre-application process.