Accelerated Bachelor's/MPH Program

Program Highlights

The Rutgers School of Public Health offers an Accelerated Bachelors/Master of Public Health (MPH) program designed for highly-qualified undergraduate students. This program allows students to begin graduate-level public health studies during their undergraduate years, thereby accelerating the completion of the MPH degree. Students earn their Bachelor's degree first, followed by the MPH.

This program is offered in partnership with the following institutions:

• Rutgers University - New Brunswick

• Rutgers University - Newark

• Rutgers University - Camden

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

Delivery Modes

The program is offered in an accelerated format. MPH courses are available at the New Brunswick and Newark campuses, indicating an on-campus delivery component.

Curriculum Overview

The MPH degree program requires 45 credit hours. The curriculum includes:

• 18 credits of core courses

• 15-18 credits of required concentration courses

• 6-9 credits of electives

• 3 credits of Practicum Capstone

Additionally, students complete an Applied Practice Experience (0 credits) and an Interprofessional Education Experience (0 credits). The accelerated pathway allows students to take up to 18 graduate MPH credits as undergraduates, which may apply to both degrees. These credits cannot be transferred to other graduate programs.

Admissions Requirements

The program is open to undergraduate majors at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Newark, Camden) and New Jersey Institute of Technology. Applicants must be approved by their undergraduate school and apply to the Rutgers School of Public Health between completing 60 and 105 undergraduate credits. Contact the Office for Admissions and Recruitment for eligibility. Application components include:

• Online application through the Rutgers Application Portal

• Official transcripts

• Statement of goals (1-3 pages)

• Two letters of recommendation

• Resume or CV

• TOEFL or IELTS score (for applicants educated in a non-native English-speaking country)

Career & Practical Experience

The MPH curriculum integrates practical experience through a 3-credit Practicum Capstone and a 0-credit Applied Practice Experience. These components are designed to provide students with hands-on opportunities in public health settings.